Al Horford explains why he left Celtics for Warriors, role Jayson Tatum's injury played in the decision - CBS Sports

Al Horford explains why he left Celtics for Warriors, role Jayson Tatum's injury played in the decision - CBS Sports

Horford believes the Celtics had different priorities than he did entering the season

Al Horford explained why he decided to leave the Celtics

Former Boston forward Al Horford explained why he decided to leave the Boston Celtics in the 2025 offseason.

Former Boston Celtics center confirms key reason for departure

While the Celtics would’ve loved to have Al Horford back for another season in Boston, as free agency continued, those odds looked slim. It was unclear going into the offseason what Horford’s plan would be for his future, whether that was returning to Boston, signing with a different team or just retiring from the league altogether.

Al Horford Gave Two Simple Reasons Why He Left Celtics for Warriors

Al Horford had two simple reasons for leaving the Celtics to join the Warriors, he revealed ahead of NBA opening night.

Horford's reasoning for leaving Celtics is a perfect motivator for Boston

Al Horford spelled out in clear terms why he left the Celtics for the Warriors this offseason, and gave Boston bulletin board material in the process.

Al Horford explains why he left Celtics

Jan 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Veteran forward Al Horford left the Boston Celtics for the Golden State Warriors this summer, a move he admitted he had not initially planned on making. Horford signed with the Warriors in early October, confirming a rumor that lingered for much of the offseas…