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Al Horford Biography

Birth Name:Alfred Joel Horford

Birth Place:Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Fast Facts

  • 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