Horford Might Be the Most Boring Player in the NBA, So...

[MJohnnyboy]

Quick question here... are we sure that Durant is high on playing with Horford? I mean, is there a solid source that mentions they want to play together?

All I've seen at this point are pure conjectures.

Zach Lowe stated that Horford was on Durant's short list of players he wanted to play with a few months back.

[Rosco917]

Horford is an example of one of the centers in the NBA that would work in the system DA and Stevens want to play.

We need a center that fits that style. We need a center that can stretch the floor on offense, and pass, and defend and rebound on D.

 While he may not be the best center in the league to fit the style, he is one of the few that is a free agent.

[greece66]

Quick question here... are we sure that Durant is high on playing with Horford? I mean, is there a solid source that mentions they want to play together?

All I've seen at this point are pure conjectures.

afaik no. We all know who Durant's favourite player is and he is in OKC. Horford too is reported to want to stay in ATL btw.

Personally, I find these Durant + Butler, Durant + Horford etc scenarios a far stretch, esp. given that Durant will most likely re-sign in OKC.

[i believe in brad]

Before the trade deadline Lowe said on his podcast that Horford is one of the players that Durant wants to play with.

I trust Lowe so I never really questioned it.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

If Horford were 3 or even 2 years younger, I'd want to give him the max regardless of whomever else Danny could acquire. But if giving Horford the max at age 30 means getting Durant, I have no problem with that.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Quick question here... are we sure that Durant is high on playing with Horford? I mean, is there a solid source that mentions they want to play together?

All I've seen at this point are pure conjectures.

Zach Lowe stated that Horford was on Durant's short list of players he wanted to play with a few months back.

Cool, was wondering if that in particular was the case.

[PhoSita]

Consistent, steady contributions to winning on both ends is boring, I guess.

[trickybilly]

Horford probably asks for a 1 year deal too. Then you are essentially committed to him for 6 years: 1 year at mid-level max, 5 years at top level max - sheeeeesh.. I don't know, I say do it.

He will be earning like 35mill in 2021-2022. That is a lot of Horford.

[LarBrd33]

...why exactly does Durant want to play with him?

Ah... based on the title of this thread I thought this would be a smart post along the lines of:

"Horford Might Be the most Boring Player in the NBA, So...

... I don't blame you for scoffing at the idea that he'd be a draw for Durant, but a little closer look at the numbers reveals just how much of an impact Al Horford has on the game of basketball and just how beautifully his skill set would compliment a phenom scorer like Durant.  Because of where he plays and his style, fans can be forgiven for underrating Al Horford, but make no mistake - players like Kevin Durant understand just how good he is... etc"

But with some actual analysis and stats to back it up.

[j804]

Before the trade deadline Lowe said on his podcast that Horford is one of the players that Durant wants to play with.

I trust Lowe so I never really questioned it.

I'd like to hear this podcast anybody got a link?

Lowe is legit though agreed

[alldaboston]

Before the trade deadline Lowe said on his podcast that Horford is one of the players that Durant wants to play with.

I trust Lowe so I never really questioned it.

I'd like to hear this podcast anybody got a link?

Lowe is legit though agreed

Apparently it's this one: http://espn.go.com/general/play?id=14808166

Where he says:

I heard from two really powerful guys (in the league) - who don't normally BS around - they said that they have heard that Horford is on the shortlist of guys that Durant would really want to play with.

All info obtained from: http://www.celticslife.com/2016/02/celtics-sign-al-horford-kevin-durant.html?m=1

[j804]

Before the trade deadline Lowe said on his podcast that Horford is one of the players that Durant wants to play with.

I trust Lowe so I never really questioned it.

I'd like to hear this podcast anybody got a link?

Lowe is legit though agreed

Apparently it's this one: http://espn.go.com/general/play?id=14808166

Where he says:

I heard from two really powerful guys (in the league) - who don't normally BS around - they said that they have heard that Horford is on the shortlist of guys that Durant would really want to play with.

All info obtained from: http://www.celticslife.com/2016/02/celtics-sign-al-horford-kevin-durant.html?m=1

TP very interesting

God I'm excited for this weekend lol

[meangreenmachine]

...why exactly does Durant want to play with him?

Ah... based on the title of this thread I thought this would be a smart post along the lines of:

"Horford Might Be the most Boring Player in the NBA, So...

... I don't blame you for scoffing at the idea that he'd be a draw for Durant, but a little closer look at the numbers reveals just how much of an impact Al Horford has on the game of basketball and just how beautifully his skill set would compliment a phenom scorer like Durant.  Because of where he plays and his style, fans can be forgiven for underrating Al Horford, but make no mistake - players like Kevin Durant understand just how good he is... etc"

But with some actual analysis and stats to back it up.

Why thank you, fine sir! I was hoping you would go the full nine yards, though...

[crimson_stallion]

Because Horford is the classic low risk, low reward guy.

He's not going to shake things up, he's not going to cause locker room problems, he's not going introduce any major flaws or liabilities on either end of the court, he's not going to demand trades or say stupid things in the media.

But at the same time he's not going create offense, he's not going to anchor your defense, he's not going to control the boards with any kind of consistency, and he's not going to do a whole lot to move the needle - or to take you any closer to realizing the dream of becoming a contender.

You could say that if Durant is Batman, then Al Horford would make a very nice Robin.  He'll give you all the support you need, but he lacks the talent and motivation to every risk trying to take your spotlight - he's happy enough living in the shadows.

It's not bad having a Robin on your team to handle some of the little tasks - it makes for a nice distraction for your enemies, which helps Batman focus on doing the heavy lifting with minimal interuptions.

My problem is when Gotham City decides to pay Robin a Batman-sized salary, leaving the city with no money left to actually sign a full time Batman.  Then you get stuck depending on Robin to be your big hero, and many years of suffering inevitably follow.   

[Beat LA]

Consistent, steady contributions to winning on both ends is boring, I guess.

Lol, pretty much.