Has worked with the Atlanta Hawks on such community outreach efforts as Al's Amigos, Al Horford's Fast Break Reading Program, Anti-Bullying Campaign, Annual Thanksgiving Event and Al's Annual Holiday Party
Traveled to Mexico City and Singapore to mentor basketball players in each region, visit orphanages, assist in the Special Olympics and conduct NBA Fit Clinics
Has worked with The Latin American Association of Atlanta, The Sandy Springs Mission, Caminar Latino, La Amistad, Star House, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Athletes Relief Foundation and local charities in the Dominican Republic
Studied telecommunications at the University of Florida while teaming up with a renowned basketball squad known as the "04's" composed of himself, Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Taureen Green
Developed his passion for basketball while watching his father, Tito Horford, pay in the NBA
Led an impressive high school basketball career at Grand Ledge High School after moving to Lansing, Michigan
Was picked third overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks
Quote: "Giving back is part of what fuels me to continue to do my best․"
Enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, traveling and swimming at the beach
As a child, his favorite basketball players were Grant Hill, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal