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NBA: Pending Free Agents Who Need A Change Of Scenery

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 7, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) fight for the ball during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Raptors 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) fight for the ball during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Raptors 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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ATLANTA, GA – MAY 06: Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 6, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 06: Al Horford #15 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 6, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Position: Forward/Center
Age: 29 (6/3/1986)
Slash Line: .505/.344/.798
Season Averages: 32.1 MPG, 15.2 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.8 ORPG, 3.2 APG, 1.5 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.1 3PM

Al Horford is one of the most widely respected players in the NBA. A four-time All-Star who’s made the playoffs in every one of his nine NBA seasons, Horford can help any and every team in the NBA.

The harsh reality is, the Atlanta Hawks are stuck in basketball limbo, and that’s preventing Horford from winning a championship.

No one should blame Horford if he stays in Atlanta, as loyalty is something one can’t help but commend. The reality is, it’s been nine years, and despite making the playoffs every time, Horford has only been beyond the second round on one occasion.

Every star player deserves a chance to win a championship, and Horford certainly qualifies as such.

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