The ultimate five-year-old lineup! Horford said goodbye to Boston affectionately and joined the Warriors to open a new chapter!

The signing of the Golden State Warriors by senior inside player Al Horford and the Golden State Warriors was officially announced this weekend, which also announced the end of his four-year fate with the Boston Celtics. In fact, Horford played for the Celtics from 2016 to 2019, and returned to the Celtics in 2021 after traveling to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When the news of Horford's departure was made public, this veteran who helped the team win the championship in the 2023-24 season posted a deep farewell to Boston City on social media: "Since we first arrived in this city, you have opened your arms to me and my family. This chapter of your career will always be treasured in my heart. Let the 18th side rise with this city I will never forget the moment of the championship flag. I will always be grateful to the fans and management. Thank you, Boston. "

Last season, Horford played 60 games for the Celtics, including 42 starts, averaged 27 minutes per game, contributed 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists, shot 42.3%, three-point shooting percentage 36.3%, and free throw shooting percentage 89.5%. In the 2023-24 playoffs where the team won the championship, he delivered a record average of 9.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, with his shooting percentage increasing to 47.8%, his three-point shooting percentage remaining 36.8%, and his free throw percentage was 63.6%.

With Horford officially joining, the Warriors will continue to improve their regular season lineup and are expected to sign veteran forward D'Anthony Melton next. According to NBA insiders, in addition to Horford and Melton, free agents Gary Payton II and Seth Curry are also expected to join the Warriors.

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