Al Horford On His Amazing Career, Evolving His Game, Playing with Tatum, Battling LeBron and More
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2023
- We're so psyched to bring you this episode of The Old Man and The Three with NBA veteran and Boston Celtic, Al Horford. It was such a treat talking to Al about his storied career. Topics include: JJ and Al discuss the time they almost played together on The Philadelphia 76ers, Al on playing with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, various ways he's seen The NBA change over the years, various ways he's changed his game personally and how he went from a midrange master to a great 3-point shooter, playing and losing to LeBron James and The Cleveland Cavaliers five times in the playoffs, what makes LeBron so dominant as a player, thinking back at those awesome Atlanta Hawks teams with Joe Johnson and Kyle Korver, what the best version of this Boston Celtics team looks like both offensively and defensively, remember Stephen Curry's series-changing moment last year in Game 4 of The NBA Finals between The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, Al shares an AMAZING Joakim Noah story from when they played for Florida and so much more.
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This man mastered the art of standing so still that I thought his connection froze like 10 times
Literally lmao
He learned from Drax
Lmaooooooo
@@hypnotist1200 the true master
@@hypnotist1200 Al 'The Destroyer' Horford.
Man Al Horford is a veteran balling better than 90% of vets in the NBA! Nothing but respect.
facts, super underrated how quality his minutes are, at his age. and he was just straight up balling out still, just a couple years ago
Correct
Just goes to show these vets still got game and I’m willing to bet his impact to winning is deeper then on the court.. they should stop tryna push vets outta the league and embrace there importance to an organization
Let's forget that Sixers & OKC seasons lol
@@BiscayneBeast he wasn’t really bad in either stint they just weren’t good fits most notably Philly as he was only a rental in OKC.. atleast act like you know hoop instead of lookin for a laugh
The biggest reason I’m saddened by us losing was Al. He deserves one.
Man we need to get one for AL & Blake
Al seems like one of the most likeable people in the league and a great veteran to have on any team, helping out every team he's been on🙌
That's what they say in 2k all the time
Big Al is the man. As a Celtic fan I couldn't appreciate him enough. Love the guy.
Al is the man, one of the best vets in the league ☘️
My pride and joy of the NBA. One of the few Dominicans we have in the league, and boy what a player and joy to watch. The consummate professional, poised veteran, tremendous leadership, and a laser focused dog on the court! 🤝🏽🇩🇴
💯 His personality elevates his amazing talent even more.
I'm not Dominican, but I am Latino and I have thought about visiting DR solely on the stories that Al and Big Papi have given over the years. Seems like really loving, grateful people. Al has been my favorite non-superstar player for years, amazing game and leadership and glue guy. I wish the Celtics had won that title last year so he could have made his grandfather even prouder... I cried when he lost his grandad..... Maybe this year..
@@jleezy612you got me elevating something rn ngl
Man as Celtics fan I really love this humble smart man! I was pretty sad he went for that check couple years ago but understood and respected the choice. And now I´m superhappy Brad brought him back and that he´s been arguably best version of himself ever.
Al Horford was one of the first players I watched as a kid at Phillips Arena. (I'm 26) That 2014-2015 atmosphere was amazing. I'm glad he's still going.
horford is one of the big men that really changed there game from post to the 3’s, and was still efficient, brook lopez and marc gasol comes to mind too
Blake Griffin somewhat but much less effective/doesn't play
@@weatherman6289 agree in very small sample size and he dribbles so much compared to those post guys i mentioned, not that good defensively too
@@marksines1246 I'm just talking about changing with the game and going from post to 3's like your comment... And in the last 2-3 years he never dribbles... He's on the celts and all he does is go for offensive boards or occasionally pop a corner 3
@@marksines1246 also led the league in charges drawn last year so that's defense
@@weatherman6289 i just don’t view griffin as a post player as much as gasol, lopez and horford, he’s more known as an athletic big than a post big
Al is a class act, a fantastic baller, and has great insight.
And a bangin hot Mrs..
beautiful kids too..
Yeah I'd say he's winning life
Interview starts at 13:05
Ty
Lol man all that talking ! They know why we’re here😂😂
🐐
Thanks lol
Heroes don't always wear capes
Any time in the past 6 years the Celtics have been a contender, Al was on the team. The times of most doubt were the couple years he wasn't here
so happy for al making the finals last year, he somewhat revitalized his career.
So underrated he’s really adapted well to the current environment and it shows he’s been putting in the work. Thanks for all the parlay wins. I can never go wrong with him 😂😂😂
I’ve been requesting this interview since last summer! Glad to see we’re finally getting it!
Absolutely the best vet in the nba you can tell he’s such a great leader and a beast defensively still in his later years
Al is legend. Such a solid dude.
Al comparing the way the league is going to society’s desire for instant gratification was not something I was expecting lol. I can dig it
Gold content. The way this guy adapted to the current way of playing is AMAZING. Much love and respect to Big Al 💚 Go Cs!
Love watching Al on the court, enjoy listening his well thought oit and measured interviews, consider him a human being of the highest order and wish more people learn from him of what it means to ne a true gentleman. Respect 🙌🫡
big shoutout to Al horford. As a Latin American(Dominican) you gotta love this guy. And he's much more knowledgeable about the game than I thought, Very insightful interview!
Like his fellow Caribbean Tim Duncan, Al Horford is all class and thoughtfulness, and a winner.
Can't wait to see what he'll do in the playoffs this year! Out of all the Celtics players last year he was easily their MVP in the playoffs next to Brown. I can't think of another center/power 4 that can catch fire from 3 like big Al.
Yep AL was an Allstar top 4/5 physical mid range monster his first few years with Atlanta and he's extended his range considerably & consistently. Every year he's been a formidable asset & play maker on both ends. Match-ups that he's outsized he uses his agility, IQ & discipline. There's really a short list of individuals that are better than AL on both sides of the floor & in those matches he's often able to elevate his game to match or nullify that advantage significantly for his team. Perfect vet to play with Smart, JB&JT.
Horford representing DR 🇩🇴💯
Great interview
Grampa Al is the best thing that could of happened for JT/JB and the Celtics! I only wish he didn’t go to the 76ers and stayed with the Celtics.
Loved it.
As a hawks fan I will always respect and show love for Al, before he got drafted they were pretty irrelevant and after he got there the franchise took off. Big shout out to him.
GREAT STUFF BIG AL 💪
Agree 100% on the Quickley vs Brogdon for 6th man. Quickley might be just as good as Brogdon but when all of your defining games on the season come as a starter you shouldn't win an award meant for bench players.
Derrick White was Jinxed, and Al was too!
Damn JJ
Great interview, but wanted to hear more about those 🐊 days 🏆🏆
that story with joakim at Florida was so precious
watching Al and those UF teams made me fall in love w hoops way back when, i hope he can get a ring w the Cs
The Pero Antic shout out 🙌
Al is the GOAT of vets, exactly what those young bros in Boston need
Al is such a cool dude, loved story about Noa as well 😁
al has elite basketball temperament, as the bucks series last year reminded everyone.
Al Horford is the BEST VET The CELTICs could asked for so HAPPY HE CHOSE BOSTON as his HOME (Pre BAG)!!!
Last season with CELTICs double BIG line up JB was the best SG in the league! This season with CELTICs starting White; BROWN has still excel in whatever role they give him and that has propelled him top #2 SF in league this season and JT is top #2 PF behind Giannis! The JAYs are making their team better even when they do not have their usual rhythm some games! They are the most complete BEST DUO in the NBA this 2022-2023 SEASON! #AllNBA
Class act
Payton Pritchard from the 🍀 was saying Horford jams to Mithril OReDER nonstop in the Celts Lockerroom.
Al hit the nail on the head wit the Brons prime question
Everybody loves Al :)
Everything is AMPLIFIED in the PlayOffs #TeamBall #CELTICs is on a higher level as a team!!!! #LetsGoCELTICs
the old man and the old man and the 3
BIG AL STILL BALLING FROM THE THREE POINT LINE YES SIR
Love Al
Horford and Noah are my favorite bigs in basketball, I wished they played together professionally
Jj love the pod listen all the time. I have two questions about this episode as a Celtics fan:
1) you mentioned Al’s departure/return from/to Boston (around 15 min in) but didn’t get back to the return
2) I feel like the J’s get questions about Ime (I love joe and ime) situation for the most part but I thought a veteran perspective would’ve been interesting
the boston crowd is here in the comments, cheering for OUR guy al horford 💚🍀
DPOY Jaren Jackson Jr.; CPOTY Donovan Mitchell; COTY Joe Mazzulla; ROTY Paolo Banchero; SMOY Malcolm Brogdon; MVP Joel Embiid & EOTY Brad Stevens!!! MIP that would be Derrick White taking his skills to another level to be a stellar Starter this season for the CELTICs! What a turn around for him and a year for the #CELTICs!!!
Al Hortford is a Hall of Very Good player.
That chip gone put him across the threshold
@@CantEditDaTruth what chip
@@omarionbrown3075 the one the Celtics getting this year.
Hall of Game
@@CantEditDaTruth I look at guys like Paul George,Lowry who has won a ring ,Blake griffen,And John wall who are close but idk if they hall of fam so I don’t think Al horford was ever better than these guys
JJ if you end up reading comments I feel that Joe Johnson would be a great guest on the podcast!! Such a tenuous career and a great player.. feel like it’d be a great conversation! Hopefully one day lol
Love Al! Such a professional on and off the court! Definitely a core piece for this C’s run!
Was sad when he left my Hawks. Celtics benefit greatly having him
Hope Al joins the coaching staff for the Celtics one day after he retires no rush on the retirement though still clutch to have 🦍😤
I was so happy during that Philly-Boston series that JJ is referencing. When I saw those little shooters get absolutely destroyed on pick and rolls and size mismatch switches, I was salivating. Cannot stand one-trick ponies who talk trash and can't back it up on the other end.. Shout out to JJ for being real about it
Why does that little tune they play during their ads feel so nostalgic
Huge fan of your podcast! Was thinking you guys should try and do an interview with Shae Gilgeous Alexander. Love his story and also I cant find any decent length interviews of him anywhere lol
I’m a Lakers fan and will always root against the Celtics just because of the history of the 2 franchises, but I really like Al he’s the glue for that awesome team
2 Marcin Gortat references in 20hr! Jeff dropped him in last night’s broadcast too ha awesome
Shouout Pero Antic I watched him at Eurobasket when Macedonia went to the semis the next year the Atlanta Hawks signed him
u guys should do merch
Feels good to watch a podcast with somebody that can speak without saying "like" and "you know" every 3 words
If I was on a big podcast like this, I'd probably be saying "like" and "you know" a hundred times (but obviously I ain't no nba player, so no reason to invite me)
Vamo allaaaa🇩🇴🇩🇴!
One of your best episodes. Respect for the vet and how he changed his game.
Tommy, reppin the Black Movement! Great jacket, where did you get it Dude? Sweet!
al horford was who i modeled my jumpshot from when i started playing bsaketball
Big Al
Al Horford is absolutely invaluabl for the Boston Celtics. Without him, I know they’d be an absolute disaster without his veteran leadership and perfectly timed offensive spurts when the team needs it.
No lies about this mans eyes
Wish y’all would add chapters
Al horford para mi es el mejor pivot de la década del 2010 cuando se acabó el apogeo de Howard el paso hacer el mejor pivot para mi desde el 2013 hasta 2018 al horford fue el mejor pivot
Ohh man i was waiting to he to talk about playing with the Dominican team this summer in the FIBA WC😢
LOL'd at Al remembering JJ missed "a few good looks"
Great pod, but why didn't you both asked Al about his free throw flinch?
Al the best Dominican big man ever 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇩🇴🇩🇴🔥🔥🇩🇴🔥🔥🔥🔥🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
I love the pod, but i find that the interviews via zoom are really hard for me to get through. The show and the interviews are way better in person.
Ask any Celtics fan, we absolutely adore this guy. Class act and still balling!
As a celtic fan, ima be sad when Big AL retires
hey JJ i Love your podcast: I would love it even more if you could put timestamps please
Sam Perkins great comp for horford I think never saw it horford had a higher peak I think
Platano Power 💪🏻 🇩🇴
my only regret is that i real wanted to know how it felt being around IT during his King of The Fourth season
Ya missed a okc Detroit barnburner big Al was great in a thunder uniform Thunder for life
You can thank Kenny Atkinson for Brook starting to shoot 3’s in his last year with Brooklyn
Where can I get that jacket
Celtics need to win a ring for Al
Even being a bucks fan i like al until the playoffs comes
We need Ryan Anderson on the pod
GET SHANE BATTIER SOON BRO!
good suggestion
Plátano powerrrr
14:16 - I wonder what was cut out of this edit.
I think the same thing happened around 50:50 because I felt like I was missing context 😂
JJ REDICK WILL FOREVER BE THE GOAT IF HE CAN GET NIKOLA JOKIC ON THE POD
nikola can't speak enjoyable level of english, that's why podcasters avoid him
@@kukublof5057 Bring in Boban to translate :P
do the podcast in Spanish
Isn't 6 man award for a guy that comes off the bench!? Quickly only started 16+ games because guys were hurt and so, in theory, he came off the bench as the 6TH MAN and he showed it in those games that the team needed him. Also Quickly is a menace on defense.
yo I'm early lets goo
any okc comments? timestamps?
Cleveland? I didn’t know the Knicks played there