| Al Horford Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 111 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 3, 1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Al Horford is a Dominican professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He used to play college basketball for the Florida Gators and was later drafted by the Atlanta Hawks during the 2007 NBA draft. He has also played for teams like Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the past. During the course of his career, Al has participated in several tournaments such as the Southeastern Conference tournament, FIBA Americas Championship, and has been the recipient of numerous honors such as the SEC tournament’s ‘MVP’.
Born Name
Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso
Nick Name
Al
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Residence
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
Al Horford attended the Grand Ledge High School. After graduating, he got enrolled at the University of Florida on an athletic scholarship. He graduated from the university in 2007.
Occupation
Professional basketball player
Family
- Father – Tito Horford (Former professional basketball player)
- Mother – Arelis Reynoso
- Siblings – Anna Horford (Younger Sister) (Social media star), Maria Horford (Younger Sister), Josh Horford (Younger Brother), Jon Horford (Brother)
Manager
Al Horford is managed by Bill Duffy since October 2015.
Position
Power Forward / Centre
Shirt Number
- 15 – Atlanta Hawks
- 42 – Boston Celtics
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 10 in or 208 cm
Weight
111 kg or 245 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Al Horford has dated
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has Bahamian and Dominican ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall height
- Athletic physique
Best Known For
Being a successful and popular basketball player, having turned out for Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics.
First NBA Match
He made his professional NBA debut in the 2007-2008 season for Atlanta Hawks.
First TV Show
In 2008, Al Horford made his first TV show appearance on the sports talk show, Rome Is Burning.
Personal Trainer
To keep himself fit during the off-season, Al Horford goes for a host of cardio workouts. He relies on hot yoga to improve his flexibility and agility, which serves him well during the season and makes his body injury-free as well. He also loves indulging in boxing and sparring workout sessions. His other preferred cardio activities include swimming and cycling.
For a professional athlete, a healthy breakfast is a must. His preferred off-season breakfast comprises of eggs, oatmeal, quinoa, turkey bacon, fruits, and orange juice. He is a huge fan of the high protein content of quinoa. On a game day, he eats salad and pasta and drinks a lot of water. To make sure that he eats healthy while traveling, he carries trail mix, pistachios, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches along.
His typical daily diet during the season is as follows –
- Breakfast – Maple berry oatmeal, zucchini benedict, mixed green salad, and chicken breakfast sausage
- Lunch – Creamy polenta, wilted spinach, microgreen salad, and steak Diane
- Dinner – Cilantro rice, avocado salad, bun-less oregano turkey burgers
- Snack – He relies on high protein dishes to curb his hunger in between meals. He loves almond butter and rice cakes, homemade lemon pepper chicken wings, and chicken meatballs.
Overall, his diet is mostly dairy and gluten-free. He usually consumes somewhere between 3500-4000 calories per day.
Al Horford Favorite Things
- Off the Court Workout Routine – Biking
- Post-Game / Post-Workout Meal – Pasta Bolognese with Chicken
- Dish – Butternut Squash Lasagna (Gluten-free and dairy-free)
- Childhood Players – Grant Hill, Tim Duncan, and Shaquille O’Neal
Al Horford Facts
Featured Image by Keith Allison / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
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