"I think the financial part was a component, but more than that, it was the winning part of it, trying to contend for a championship. And I think there was a lot of things up in the air - and it just felt like they weren't in the same, that same vision, obviously, because JT getting hurt, that takes a big toll."
"They just weren't in a position to offer me the opportunity that I wanted."
Al Horford, 39, departed the Boston Celtics in free agency and signed a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors in late September. His statistical role diminished in his final two seasons as he moved into a bench role, but his on-court contributions and leadership remained significant and he stayed popular with teammates and fans. Horford cited both financial factors and the opportunity to continue contending for a championship as reasons for leaving. He specifically pointed to Jayson Tatum’s Achilles rupture and the ensuing uncertainty about the team’s vision. Horford indicated he would have remained if the opportunity and direction had aligned, and he noted his career timeline influenced his decision.
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