Al Horford agrees to 4-year, $113M deal with the Boston Celtics!!

[EvilEmpire]

How p---ed are the Hawk fans right about now. Lets just see. Here is the link to the article on the Hawks site. Read comments below post.

http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/7/2/12088912/al-horford-and-the-atlanta-hawks-divorce-and-its-the-kids-fans-that

[danglertx]

So how much did Horford walk away from in ATL? That would be very telling.

I'm guessing between 25-30 million.

That is misleading.  On its face maybe he lost 25-30 mil, but in reality if he plays that 5th year somewhere he will get paid for it.  He doesn't have to work in the NBA for free.  So he could actually make more money if the salary cap keeps going up.

[kozlodoev]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

[Eddie20]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

you must be....


Injury prone? Has missed 6 games the last 2 years and played in all 82 games last season.

Declining? Mad the all-star team the last 2 seasons.

[vgulab]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

i still think it is better to overpay all star than to overpay Parsons, Mozgov...

[Who]

http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/7/2/12088912/al-horford-and-the-atlanta-hawks-divorce-and-its-the-kids-fans-that?utm_campaign=jasonwalkersbn&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

The Hawks put a price on Al Horford's tenure in Atlanta. Six million dollars.

Wow, that is painful for Atlanta.

[kozlodoev]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

i still think it is better to overpay all star than to overpay Parsons, Mozgov...

Most definitely. And yet, we might be having different discussions here in the middle of year 2 of Horford's contract.

[Smokeeye123]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
Sources: Kevin Durant had been recruiting Horford to OKC, but Horford eliminated OKC with no assurance Durant/Westbrook staying long-term.

ok some of this is getting more interesting now...that and the news that KD was on the plane with Brady...

Did you just make this up?

It sounds made up but it's been reported https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/749385608955465728?s=07

[Who]

I am still not sure whether I even want Horford on that contract. At least he will improve the team considerably in the short term. I worry about the back end of that contract though. I do not think Horford will age well. As his athleticism continues to decline, I think his lack of size as a center will become tougher and tougher for him to overcome.

Horford's game isn't based on athleticism. He's more of a fundamentals player. He should age relatively well.

His offense isn't based on athleticism. That will age well.

His defense & rebounding is based on athleticism. It is what allows him to overcome his size disadvantage as a 6-9 center. This is the area of concern.

[mnshyn]

i think horford will actually perform better without Millsap. It's possible his skills may be better utilized in Boston.

[kozlodoev]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
Sources: Kevin Durant had been recruiting Horford to OKC, but Horford eliminated OKC with no assurance Durant/Westbrook staying long-term.

ok some of this is getting more interesting now...that and the news that KD was on the plane with Brady...

Did you just make this up?

It sounds made up but it's been reported https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/749385608955465728?s=07

I trust my deli guy before I trust NYDN news.

[vgulab]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

i still think it is better to overpay all star than to overpay Parsons, Mozgov...

Most definitely. And yet, we might be having different discussions here in the middle of year 2 of Horford's contract.

This team is in position to take that 4 year risk on Horford because of all the young talent here plus the Nets high picks in the next 2 years

[Eddie20]

I must be the only one who is not all that excited about signing an injury-prone, aging star player with declining skills who tends to be a non-factor in big games to a 4-year max contract?

i still think it is better to overpay all star than to overpay Parsons, Mozgov...

Most definitely. And yet, we might be having different discussions here in the middle of year 2 of Horford's contract.

Why, though? His game will age well because he's not athletically reliant. I see him a lot like Bosh who is 2 years older and was playing at an all-star level before the illness sidelined him.

[mctyson]

I am still not sure whether I even want Horford on that contract. At least he will improve the team considerably in the short term. I worry about the back end of that contract though. I do not think Horford will age well. As his athleticism continues to decline, I think his lack of size as a center will become tougher and tougher for him to overcome.

Bradley Beal for 5 and $135

[mr. dee]

This could be another attraction for KD to sign.