Boston Celtics heart Al Horford confirmed he would return subsequent season, regardless of rumors and hypothesis that he could select to retire. Horford spoke to the media and mentioned he might be again for subsequent season, which might be his 18th season within the NBA.
“I am coming again. That is the plan,” Horford mentioned. He added that he was going to take a while off after which start his offseason coaching for subsequent season.
Horford was requested how lengthy he plans to play, and that he does not have a timeframe in thoughts.
“I really feel good. I wish to hold it going. I’ve to be cautious with how I method the season and undergo the season,” Horford mentioned. The veteran large man additionally praised the Celtics medical and coaching workers with how they managed him all through the season.
Horford has one season at $9.5 remaining on the two-year extension he signed with Boston in 2022.