Veteran center Al Horford has opened up about the surprising end to his tenure with the Boston Celtics, a decision that reshaped the final chapter of his NBA career. After two separate stints and seven total years with the franchise, Horford had established deep roots in the city and expected to stay. His family was settled, and he had become a respected leader on a team that captured the 2024 championship.

The landscape in Boston shifted dramatically following a significant injury to superstar Jayson Tatum. Horford had been fully committed to remaining with the Celtics, but the team’s direction began to change over the summer. The front office made several roster moves that signaled a new priority, including trading away key starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis to manage salary c

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