Al Horford Moves Ahead Of NBA Legend Dwight Howard On All-Time List

Al Horford of the Boston Celtics makes NBA history, moving to 18th on all-time playoff rebounding list, surpassing Dwight Howard.

The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals this Sunday evening. In a historic moment, Al Horford surpassed Dwight Howard to claim the 18th spot on the all-time playoff rebounding list. Next in line for Horford to surpass is Paul Silas. The NBA congratulated Horford on this achievement, highlighting his importance as a key player in the league despite being 38 years old.

Horford, a former star from Florida, has been a consistent performer throughout the playoffs, averaging 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game. He has also showcased his shooting skills with a 47.1% field goal percentage and a 34.9% three-point shooting percentage in the first 15 games of the 2024 playoffs. Throughout his 17-year career, Horford has played for the Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers.

As a five-time NBA All-Star, Horford boasts career averages of 13.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. With an impressive shooting percentage of 51.3% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range in over 1,000 regular season games, Horford has proven himself as a versatile player. He has also appeared in 182 NBA playoff games, with the Celtics currently holding a 1-0 lead in the series after a dominant win in Game 1.

In the upcoming Game 3, the teams will head to Dallas, Texas for what promises to be an exciting matchup. Horford's performance will be crucial as the Celtics aim to extend their lead in the series. With his experience and skill set, Horford continues to be a key player to watch in the NBA Finals.