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NBA Free Agency 2016: Al Horford’s Most Ideal Destinations

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a play with teammates in the second quarter of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a play with teammates in the second quarter of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks big man and four-time NBA All-Star Al Horford will be one of the most coveted free agents on the 2016 market. With which team should he sign?

Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a play with teammates in the second quarter of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a play with teammates in the second quarter of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Al Horford has earned his place as one of the most respected and revered players in the NBA. A four-time All-Star who has spent his entire nine-year career with the Atlanta Hawks, Horford is the epitome of consistency and the embodiment of a well-rounded player.

During the summer of 2016, however, Horford will become something that he’s never been before: an unrestricted free agent.

Horford has no debilitating weakness in his game. He can face up with range beyond the 3-point line, operate from the elbow or the low post, box out on both ends, run the floor well in transition, is an excellent passer, and is even a talented enough ball-handler to occasionally bring the ball up.

Some have questioned his defensive ability, but Horford was the anchor for a Hawks team that ranked No. 1 in opponent field goal percentage and No. 2 in points allowed per 100 possessions in 2015-16.

Thus, it’d be very difficult to find a system that Horford couldn’t enter and thrive in. Season averages of 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 offensive boards, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks, 0.8 steal, and 1.1 3-point field goals made on a slash line of .505/.344/.798 firmly establish his versatility.

The question is, which team should Horford sign with?

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