When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Al Horford to a four-year, $109 million contract, my feelings were mixed, which I assume was a common reaction at the time. Horford had spent the past couple seasons wrecking Philadelphia at every turn, and more specifically, wrecking Joel Embiid. It felt comparable to exorcising a demon.
I have long viewed Horford as a supremely underrated, supremely enjoyable talent. He’s a wiz passer, a capable shooter, and a selfless teammate who goes out of his way to better those around him. He’s truly one of the most unselfish players in the NBA.