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Al Horford

Center · Golden State Warriors · 6'8", 240 lb · Born Jun 3, 1986 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Drafted 3rd overall, 2007
2024 Champion5× All-Star🇩🇴 TrailblazerBig Al
NBAGolden State WarriorsCenters
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In short

Al Horford is a veteran stretch-five for the Golden State Warriors — a five-time All-Star, 2024 NBA champion (the first Dominican-born champion), and one of the most respected professionals in the league. A two-time NCAA champion at Florida and the 3rd pick in 2007, 'Big Al' provides floor-spacing, defense, and leadership. He signed with Golden State in 2025.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceSat, Nov 14
vsHouston RocketsDrop coverage
Proj. points
8.2
range 5.5–10.9
Line 8.5
46%
to go over
Team win
59%
113–111
Poi 8.2 Lean underReb 4.9 Lean underAss 2.6 Lean overPRA 15.7 Lean under
Likely on himAlperen Sengun· 85 Rim protectionStrong defender
5+ pts86%10+ pts27%

Model lines Horford at 8.2 pts (range 5.5–10.9) vs a 8.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (46%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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A respected veteran and 2024 champion — the first Dominican-born NBA champion, now a Warrior.

A two-time NCAA champion at Florida, Horford was drafted 3rd in 2007 and became a five-time All-Star.

🏫 Florida · 2× champ3rd, 2007

He won the 2024 NBA title with Boston — the first Dominican-born NBA champion.

🏆 2024 champ🇩🇴 First DR champ

He signed a two-year, $12M deal with Golden State in 2025 for spacing, defense, and leadership.

Signed GSW, 2025Stretch-five

His shooting and veteran steadiness complement Curry and Green on an aging contender.

8.3 / 4.9 · .361 3PModel pro
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PPG
8.3
2025-26
RPG
4.9
per game
APG
2.6
per game
FG%
.426
.361 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A respected veteran stretch-five and champion — floor-spacing, defense, and leadership for the Warriors.

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, the son of former NBA player Tito Horford, and won back-to-back NCAA titles at Florida before Atlanta drafted him 3rd in 2007. Over a long, decorated career he became a five-time All-Star and one of the league's most versatile and respected big men.

In 2024 he won the NBA championship with Boston — becoming the first Dominican-born NBA champion — as a floor-spacing, defending veteran. He signed a two-year, $12 million deal with Golden State in 2025, giving the Warriors a stretch big with defense, three-point shooting, and championship experience. He wears No. 42 elsewhere to honor Jackie Robinson.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Horford is a proud Dominican trailblazer and one of the NBA's model professionals: the son of an NBA father, married to former Miss Universe Amelia Vega, and a father of five, he's widely respected for his longevity, humility, and leadership. He became the first Dominican-born NBA champion in 2024, a landmark for basketball in his home country.

His identity is versatile, low-maintenance two-way play — a stretch big who spaces the floor, defends multiple positions, and does the winning things without demanding touches. For an aging, injury-hit Warriors team, his shooting, defense, and veteran steadiness are exactly the complementary profile a contender values around Curry and Green.

PERSONALITY

The person

A versatile, respected veteran stretch big — floor-spacing, defense, and championship leadership.

Stretch-fiveA reliable three-point shooter who spaces the floor from center.
Versatile defenderDefends multiple positions with IQ and positioning.
ProfessionalA five-time All-Star, 2024 champion, and model veteran.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Veteran Stretch Big
Temperament
Vet
Leadership
76/100
Scoring55
Playmaking44
Rebounding78
Perimeter D60
Rim protection80
Spacing64
Athleticism70
Clutch61
a veteran stretch big signed from Boston
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Versatile veteran value

Horford's value is low-maintenance, versatile two-way play — a stretch-five who spaces the floor, defends multiple positions, and provides championship leadership without needing the ball. On a Warriors team built around Curry's gravity and Green's playmaking, his shooting and defense are an ideal complementary fit, even as age trims his minutes.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-264521.58.34.92.6.426.361

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2024NBA champion with Boston — the first Dominican-born NBA champion
CollegeTwo-time NCAA champion at Florida (2006, 2007)
CareerFive-time All-Star; one of the league's most respected professionals

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion (2024)
5×
NBA All-Star
2×
NCAA Champion (2006, 2007)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A versatile veteran stretch big and champion — spacing, defense, and leadership for the Warriors.

On a two-year, $12 million deal, Horford gives Golden State floor-spacing, multi-position defense, and championship experience. Age has trimmed his role, but his shooting, IQ, and professionalism remain valuable complementary pieces.

Floor spacing (big)Strong
Defense / IQStrong
LeadershipElite
Athleticism / ageDiminished

Contract

Deal
2 yr / $12M signed 2025
Ring
2024 champion
Age
40 veteran
Bottom line

A model professional, trailblazing champion, and versatile stretch big. Spacing, defense, and leadership — the complementary veteran a contender wants.

FAQ

Quick answers

What makes Al Horford historically significant?

He became the first Dominican-born NBA champion when he won the 2024 title with Boston.

How did Al Horford join the Warriors?

He signed a two-year, $12 million free-agent deal with Golden State in October 2025.

What are Al Horford's college achievements?

Two NCAA championships at Florida (2006, 2007) before Atlanta drafted him 3rd overall in 2007.