BREAKING NEWS: Boston Celtics Power Forward Al Horford Is the Odd Man Out — Now with Golden State Warriors, Sends Shocking Message to Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla and Entire Team
Boston, MA — After an emotional and historic run with the Boston Celtics, veteran power forward Al Horford has officially parted ways with the franchise and is reportedly joining the Golden State Warriors. The news has stunned fans, shaken the locker room, and most notably, sparked headlines due to a shocking message Horford sent to Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla and the entire Boston squad.
“I Gave You Everything.” – Horford’s Emotional Goodbye Hits Hard
According to sources close to the situation, Horford’s departure wasn’t just a quiet exit—it was a pointed and powerful farewell. In a private team group chat, which was later leaked to local media, Horford reportedly wrote:
“I gave you everything I had. My leadership, my defense, my voice, my knees… all for Banner 18. If that wasn’t enough, then maybe it’s time I go somewhere I’m truly valued.”
The message stunned the team, with insiders claiming some younger players were “visibly shaken” by the words of a locker-room legend.
A Warriors Coup in the Making
Multiple league insiders now confirm that Horford is finalizing a deal with the Golden State Warriors, who are retooling around Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green in a last push for another title.
Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr reportedly called Horford “the missing piece” for their playoff toughness. Draymond Green was said to be “ecstatic” at the idea of teaming up with the big man he’s battled so often.
“If you think I was intense in Boston,” Horford allegedly told a source, “wait until you see me in the Bay. I’m not here to retire quietly—I’m here to finish strong.”
Joe Mazzulla: “Caught Off Guard”
Coach Mazzulla, while thanking Horford publicly for his leadership, admitted in a post-practice interview that he was “caught off guard by the tone” of Horford’s message.
“Al’s meant everything to us—on and off the floor. We hoped he’d retire in green. I can’t lie—reading that message hit hard.”
A Shift in Boston’s Culture?
With Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and now Al Horford gone, the Celtics look drastically different from the team that won the 2024–25 NBA title. Some fans are questioning whether the team’s leadership is being hollowed out too quickly.
“You can’t replace experience like that,” one longtime Celtics fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “This might come back to bite us.”
Warriors Fans React: “Horford Brings That Dog”
Meanwhile, Golden State fans are celebrating the potential move:
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“Al Horford brings that dog mentality we missed in the paint.”
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“He’ll do the dirty work Draymond used to do. Underrated move.”
With Horford’s rumored one-year, vet-minimum deal nearly finalized, the Warriors could have pulled off one of the steals of the offseason.
Bottom Line: Horford Isn’t Done Yet
At age 39, many expected Al Horford to fade quietly into retirement—but that’s not the story he’s writing. If the move to the Warriors is confirmed, expect him to be louder, tougher, and more motivated than ever.
He left Boston with a message. Now, he’s coming to the Bay with a mission.
Stay tuned. This story is developing.
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