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Did we underrate Al Horford
« on: October 09, 2021, 08:35:03 PM »

Offline BigHam

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On Al's initial go around with the C's did we underrate his value to the team and maybe in the league in general. There were some complaints that he wasn't living up to his contract. But is it possible that the team around him limited his opportunity to reach that value?
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2021, 08:39:31 PM »

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I think almost everyone appreciated him, other than the “average Al” bozos.

But, it was fair to let him walk at $28 million.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2021, 08:45:45 PM »

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Maybe, but I’m just glad he’s back. I was hoping Since early last season that Kemba would be traded for him. Al looks as good as he ever had in green. Such a versatile player.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2021, 09:00:36 PM »

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Al is fully rested , he practically never played , they paid 28 m to keep him off the Celtics was always my thought on that deal.

He looks as good as anytime he. Was on the C  be for to me . 
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2021, 09:24:32 PM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on October 09, 2021, 08:39:31 PM
I think almost everyone appreciated him, other than the “average Al” bozos.

But, it was fair to let him walk at $28 million.
Yeah, there was a contingent of fans who hated on him but I think most people understood how important he was to the success the team had at the time. I certainly did.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2021, 09:32:44 PM »

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We sure did miss his steady play and head
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2021, 09:56:30 PM »

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Quote from: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2021, 09:00:36 PM
Al is fully rested , he practically never played , they paid 28 m to keep him off the Celtics was always my thought on that deal.

He looks as good as anytime he. Was on the C  be for to me .

He is a true Celtic and should have his number retired one day. He went to the 76ers as a mole to sabotage them, I like that.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2021, 09:57:44 PM »

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Quote from: SHAQATTACK on October 09, 2021, 09:32:44 PM
We sure did miss his steady play and head

I guarantee his locker room leadership was missed too
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2021, 10:13:52 PM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on October 09, 2021, 08:39:31 PM
I think almost everyone appreciated him, other than the “average Al” bozos.

But, it was fair to let him walk at $28 million.
Basically this.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2021, 11:40:25 PM »

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 No. Not me. I knew right away that he would help winning much more every night than kemba.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2021, 11:49:57 PM »

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The difference between having Al Horford vs having Daniel Theis is huge. I know that goes without saying (Al’s a former allstar and Theis has never even sniffed that level) but I really appreciate how much we’ve upgraded at that big position.

He’s like Draymond Green: if he’s your best player, you’re gonna be in the lottery. If he’s your supporting player, he elevates the rest of your team.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2021, 12:34:50 AM »

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Average Al never missed the playoffs in his career until last year.  He is a multiplier as he just makes everyone else better, but he isn't the force.  As your 3rd or 4th scoring option, he does just fine.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2021, 03:26:46 AM »

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Quote from: KG Living Legend on October 09, 2021, 11:40:25 PM

 No. Not me. I knew right away that he would help winning much more every night than kemba.

Al is good and it’s nice to have him back, but we went as far with Kemba as we ever did with Al. Kemba’s scoring ability will be greatly missed, but hopefully mitigated a bit by the super-lucky Schroder signing. Kemba healthy is such a force and a better player than Al. We’ll see if he has a bounce-back year or not.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2021, 07:46:55 AM »

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Quote from: jambr380 on October 10, 2021, 03:26:46 AM
Quote from: KG Living Legend on October 09, 2021, 11:40:25 PM

 No. Not me. I knew right away that he would help winning much more every night than kemba.

Al is good and it’s nice to have him back, but we went as far with Kemba as we ever did with Al. Kemba’s scoring ability will be greatly missed, but hopefully mitigated a bit by the super-lucky Schroder signing. Kemba healthy is such a force and a better player than Al. We’ll see if he has a bounce-back year or not.


 
 First year Kemba was better, not the In and out of the lineup Kemba from last year.  You can count on Al even at 35 much more than Kemba.

 Kemba needs to pay well on offense to make a difference.  Al does not. Can contribute to winning even on an off night offensively.
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Re: Did we underrate Al Horford
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2021, 08:27:14 AM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on October 09, 2021, 08:39:31 PM
I think almost everyone appreciated him, other than the “average Al” bozos.

But, it was fair to let him walk at $28 million.
Yet the C's are paying him nearly that much ($27M) now for a guy who is 3 years older.  It's OK for them to admit they made a mistake.
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