The Celtics' veteran leader took a long, winding road to his first NBA title, and he's reaping the rewards of his patience.

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso aka Al Horford, also known among fans as ... Big Al had signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $109 million, with an annual average salary ...

Luke Kornet was inserted into the starting lineup at the last minute against the Rockets as he made the most of his minutes.

Al Horford, five-time NBA All-Star ... Big Al had signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $109 million, with an annual average salary of $27.5 million.

Al Horford did the opposite. He left the Atlanta Hawks for the team they had discarded in the first round of the playoffs, choosing Boston from a list that also included OKC. It was a sliding ...

The only exceptions are Al Horford, who was listed as probable with a left big toe sprain, and Sam Hauser, who has been questionable due to a nagging hip injury. Horford and Hauser will both play ...