Al Horford
#20C · Golden State Warriors
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1181 | 12.8 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 50.7% | 37.6% | 76.4% |
| 2025-26 | 43 | 8.3 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 42.4% | 36.0% | 84.6% |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 47.2% | 40.0% | 85.7% |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 47.8% | 36.8% | 63.6% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$11.7M
AAV
$5.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Al Horford's contract with the Golden State Warriors grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $5.8M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Al's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 39, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Al to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Al Horford earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 1181 career games, Al has averaged 12.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Al's strongest metric is FG% at 5072.5, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.2, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Al ranks 37th in overall performance. Al will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Golden State Warriors.
Current Sentiment
Horford's Warriors move generates cautious optimism despite injury concerns limiting early impact assessment. Recent flashes of competent play earn praise, but inconsistent availability raises durability questions at age 38. Contract remains reasonable value, though injury history complicates long-term reliability evaluation significantly. Primary narrative centers on whether veteran can sustain effectiveness in new system consistently. Fans remain hopeful but guarded—respecting his pedigree while acknowledging age and injury risk factors.
Transaction History
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