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Boston Celtics center Al Horford, center, and forward Jayson Tatum, center left, celebrates with teammates near the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the team won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LOVERRO: Celtics’ success with Horford, Porzingis points up how Wizards fell short

By Thom Loverro

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

It’s closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) celebrates during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Horford’s success with Celtics reminds fans of Wizards’ failures

By Thom Loverro - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) falls to his knees after winning Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Horford’s wait is over as NBA Finals moment looms with Celtics

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (42) goes against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Thunder to make C Al Horford inactive for rest of season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 file photo, Kentucky's Tyrese Maxey, left, shoots near Mount St. Mary's Malik Jefferson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey with the 21st pick of the NBA draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, the first selection under the new regime led by president Daryl Morey. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

76ers shake up roster, deal Horford, Richardson at draft

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

AP source: 76ers send Horford, future 1st-rounder to OKC

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford, left, fouls Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, right, as he goes to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Harris scores 28 as Sixers beat Kings to end long road skid

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

2019-20 NBA Eastern Conference preview capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) tries to rebound the ball during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

From tank to title talk, 76ers primed for championship run

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)

The draft is over, and now on the clock: Free agency

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of a basketball game against Toronto, in Boston. A person familiar with the decision says Celtics center Al Horford will forgo his player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 18, 2019, because the decision has not been announced. ESPN was first to report Horford's decision. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

AP source: Celtics’ Horford to be unrestricted free agent

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving makes the game-winning shot in the final seconds of the team's 114-112 win over the Indiana Pacers during an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Irving’s late layup lifts Celtics over Pacers 114-112

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) makes a move against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics beat Wizards 107-96 to end 4-game slide,

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Al Horford stretches before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hayward scores 26, Celtics beat 76ers again 112-109

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) taunts the Brooklyn Nets bench after hitting a three-point shot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brown and Smart carry Celtics past short-handed Nets 112-104

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Garrett Temple (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Irving, Horford lead rally as Celtics beat Grizzlies 112-103

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, right, who did not play due to an injury, and guard Brad Wanamaker, left, applaud teammates during the first quarter of a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Boston, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Morris (31 pts) leads depleted Celtics past Pelicans 113-100

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) fouls Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) as he tries to block a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Irving scores 31, Celtics beat Pistons again 108-105

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press