"There were a number of factors at play, including money and basketball opportunities. The Celtics were looking to shed salary and get under the second luxury tax apron at the time. Horford was eyeing a fresh start elsewhere. Horford was asked about why he left Boston after the Celtics beat the Warriors 121-110 in San Francisco on Thursday night. He didn't get into specifics, but suggested that the decision may have involved some non-basketball related issues."
""I kind of talked about that a little bit earlier," Horford said. "But for me, the decision had something that was deeper than just the basketball stuff of it, and it's something that at some point I'll share with people, but for me if felt like it was the time to go elsewhere." It's the second time Horford left the Celtics. He signed with the 76ers in free agency ahead of the 2020 season."
Al Horford's second stint with the Celtics lasted seven seasons and ended this offseason when he signed with the Golden State Warriors. Financial considerations and playing opportunities influenced the move, with the Celtics aiming to shed salary and avoid the second luxury tax apron while Horford sought a fresh start. Horford indicated his decision involved matters deeper than basketball and said he would share details later, adding that he felt it was time to go elsewhere. Horford previously signed with the 76ers in 2020, was traded to Oklahoma City a year later, and returned to Boston via a trade with the Thunder. He won his only NBA title with the Celtics.
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