The veteran big man declined his player option in Boston last month after contract extension talks with the Celtics broke down, as he reportedly expected a better deal elsewhere. When NBA free agency began, the rival Philadelphia 76ers swooped in, landing Horford on a four-year, $109 million contract.
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Why did Irving leave Boston?
“After he passed, basketball was the last thing on my mind,” Irving said Friday. … So Irving had his mind set on returning home (he grew up in New Jersey suburbs outside of New York) and decided to play for the Nets after two seasons that fell short of expectations in Boston.
What NBA players went to Alabama?
Player Pos Draft Yr
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JaMychal Green PF 2012
Kira Lewis, Jr. PG 2020
Collin Sexton PG 2018
When did kg leave Boston?
Personal information
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1995–2007
2007–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
When did Kyrie leave Boston?
No. 11 – Brooklyn Nets
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Career history
2011–2017
2017–2019
2019–present
What did the Celtics trade for Kyrie?
The decision to trade Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for a future first-round pick, Isaiah Thomas, Ante Zizic and Jae Crowder was a bonafide win for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Is Al Horford Hispanic?
Obviously, I am black but the difference is that I’m Hispanic. I’m not American. Your father, Tito Horford, was the first Dominican player to play in the NBA.
Who is the poorest player in the NBA?
– 8 Eddy Curry.
– 9 Kenny Anderson. …
– 10 Rick Mahorn. via wikimedia.org. …
– 11 Allen Iverson. Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports. …
– 12 Scottie Pippen. Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports. …
– 13 Latrell Sprewell. via sbnation.com. …
– 14 Darius Miles. via oregonlive.com. …
– 15 Shawn Kemp. via sbnation.com. …
Why did Irving leave Cleveland?
We know why Irving wanted to leave. He wasn’t happy being second fiddle to James and wanted the opportunity to expand his game somewhere else. … Kyrie didn’t just sign with the Cavs, he was actively trying to recruit other free agents to come here before anyone had a clue what James was going to do.
Why did Kyrie get traded?
Irving demanded a trade in part because he no longer wanted to play alongside James. The pair had led the Cavs to three straight Finals appearances, including a 2016 championship. LeBron led Cleveland to a fourth straight Finals without Irving in a herculean effort, but the Cavs were swept by the Golden State Warriors.
How old is Al Horford?
34 yearsJune 3, 1986
Which NBA players skipped college?
– LeBron James. Andrew D.
– Kobe Bryant. Nathaniel S. …
– Kevin Garnett. Sam Forencich / National Basketball Association / Getty. …
– Moses Malone. Bettmann / Bettmann / Getty. …
– Dwight Howard. Fernando Medina / National Basketball Association / Getty. …
– Tracy McGrady. …
– Amar’e Stoudemire. …
– Jermaine O’Neal. …
When did Kyrie get traded to the Celtics?
August 22
Why did Kyrie leave LeBron James?
He added: “They didn’t want me there.” In July, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reported Irving requested a trade because he wanted to “play in a situation where he can be more of a focal point and that he no longer wants to play alongside LeBron James.”
Which NBA players are opting out?
– Trevor Ariza, Trail Blazers. …
– Davis Bertans, Wizards. …
– Avery Bradley, Lakers. …
– Willie Cauley-Stein, Mavericks. …
– Wilson Chandler, Nets. …
– DeMarcus Cousins, free agent. …
– Spencer Dinwiddie, Nets. …
– DeAndre Jordan, Nets.
How tall is Al Horford?
6′ 9″
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