So, the other day I found myself wondering about Al Horford’s contract situation. You know, you watch enough Celtics games, hear the commentators talk, and eventually, these questions pop into your head. How much is he making? How long is he signed for? Especially seeing him still playing solid minutes at his age.
My first step was pretty basic, just hopped onto my computer and started searching. Typed in stuff like “Al Horford contract details” and “Horford salary Celtics”. Pretty standard stuff.
Got a bunch of results right away, mostly major sports news outlets and those sites that specifically track player contracts. Saw some numbers thrown around immediately. It seemed like he wasn’t on one of those massive, long-term deals anymore.
Digging into the Specifics
I clicked through a few links. Most seemed to agree on the general timeframe. I remembered he signed an extension a while back, not his initial big free-agent deal from years ago. Had to confirm that part.
- Found mentions of an extension signed back in late 2022.
- The numbers started to line up across a few reliable sources.
- Looked like a two-year deal.
It wasn’t super complicated, thankfully. Some player contracts get wild with incentives and options, but this seemed more straightforward. The main thing was figuring out which contract info was current.
Getting the Numbers Straight
After checking maybe three or four different places – you know, cross-referencing to make sure it wasn’t just some random fan blog making stuff up – I got a clearer picture. The consensus seemed to be:
He signed a two-year extension. It kicked in for the 2023-2024 season and runs through 2024-2025.
The total value was reported around $20 million. So, roughly $10 million per year on average for those two years.
Seemed about right for a veteran player still contributing significantly but obviously past his prime earning years. It wasn’t a massive number that jumps off the page, but definitely solid money.
So yeah, that was my little dive into Al Horford’s contract. Just took a bit of searching and comparing notes from different sports reporting sites. Pretty interesting to see how these deals are structured for guys later in their careers. Good for him, honestly, still getting paid to play at a high level.
