A classic example of foe turned friend, Al Horford signed a four-year, $109 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. At age 33, it turned heads — what happens when Father Time, undefeated to this very day, comes knocking.
At some point, Horford will regress in a meaningful way. No right-minded fan should expect a fully effective Horford in four years. The 37-year-old version of Horford, barring a miraculous breakthrough on the de-aging front, will not contend for an All-Star spot.
For now, however, fans should have a sense of thorough contentment.