Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso popularly known as Al Horford is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gators and was the starting center on their back-to-back National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships teams in 2006 and 2007.
Al Horford Early Life
Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born on 3rd June 1986 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Tito Horford, a Dominican retired professional basketball player, and Arelis Reynoso, a sports journalist. He also has two sisters and three younger brothers- Jon Horford, Josh Horford, Maria Horford, and Anna Horford.
Al Horford Relationship
In 2011, Horford got married to Amelia Vega, a Dominican model, actress, author, singer, and beauty queen. The couple has four children- Ean Horford, Alía Horford Vega, Nova Horford Vega, and Ava Horford Vega.
Al Horford Career
College Career
Horford accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, choosing the Florida Gators. He made an immediate impact for the Gators in 2004–05, starting at center in the front court with David Lee, and helped the Gators win the 2005 Southeastern Conference tournament championship.
On April 2, 2007, the Gators became the first team to repeat as national champions since the 1991–92 Duke Blue Devils, and the first ever to do so with the same starting lineup.
NBA Career
On June 28, 2007, Horford was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. On July 9, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Hawks. He became the first Atlanta draftee to earn first-team honors since Stacey Augmon in 1991–92.
On November 1, 2010, Horford signed a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Hawks.
On January 17th, 2011, he underwent surgery to repair the muscle and was ruled out for three-to-four months.
In 2014–15, Horford played in 76 regular season games, the most since the 2010–11 season. On January 13, 2015, he recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 105–87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
On November 11, 2015, he scored 26 points and made a career-high four three-pointers in a 106–98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On 28th February 2015, he recorded his 200th career double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds in an 87–76 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
On 8th July 2016, Horford signed a four-year, $113 million contract with the Boston Celtics. On 26th October 2016, he made his debut for the Celtics in their season opener.
On 1st April 2018, he recorded his second career triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 110–105 win over the Miami Heat.
On July 10, 2019, Horford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. On December 8, 2020, Horford was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. On June 18, 2021, Horford was traded to Boston. On December 1, 2022, Horford signed a 2-year, $20 million extension with the Celtics.
National Team Career
Since 2008, Horford has been a member of the Dominican Republic national basketball team. In 2011, he won a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Championship.
Al Horford Net Worth
He has a net worth of an estimated $70 million.
Al Horford Education
He completed his schooling at Grand Ledge High School. Later, he enrolled at the University of Florida.
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Al Horford Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feets9 inches
2.06 m |
| Weight | 240 lbs
109 kg |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
Al Horford Wiki/Bio
| Name | Al Horford |
| Full Name | Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso |
| Nickname | Big AI |
| Date of Birth | 3rd June 1986 |
| Birthplace | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Ethnicity | Dominican |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Parents | Father- Tito Horford
Mother- Arelis Reynoso |
| Spouse | Amelia Vega (m. 2011) |
| Children | Ean Horford, Alía Horford Vega, Nova Horford Vega, Ava Horford Vega |
| School | Grand Ledge High School |
| College | University of Florida |
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