Al Horford

Veteran big man and NBA champion whose professional approach and two-way versatility have earned him respect across a long and distinguished career.

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born on 3 June 1986 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the son of Tito Horford, who played three seasons in the NBA and several more internationally. The family moved to Lansing, Michigan, in 2000, where Al attended Grand Ledge High School, setting seven school records including career points, and was named Michigan's Class A Player of the Year as a senior. Horford played three seasons at the University of Florida, winning back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007, before the Atlanta Hawks selected him third overall in the 2007 NBA Draft. Horford, nicknamed "Big Al," developed into one of the most respected and durable players of his generation, earning five All-Star selections across stints with the Hawks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder, before returning to Boston in 2021. Horford finally won his first NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024, becoming the first Dominican-born player in history to win an NBA title, and brought the Larry O'Brien Trophy home to the Dominican Republic that September in an emotional homecoming, 24 years after first leaving the country as a teenager. He signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2025, continuing his career as one of the league's most respected veteran leaders.

Floor-spacing center with strong defensive IQ and passing

Five-time All-Star who helped revolutionize center position

• NBA Champion 2024