Al Horford's Historic Playoff Win

Five-time All-Star earns first NBA championship

Horford makes history in record-setting fashion

Al Horford, the 37-year-old center for the Boston Celtics, has finally won his first NBA championship after a record-setting playoff run.

Horford played in more playoff games than any other player in league history before winning his first title. He appeared in 186 career postseason games with three different teams (the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics) before finally lifting the Larry O'Brien trophy.

In his first season with the Celtics, Horford averaged 10.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game during the regular season. He then played a key role in the Celtics' playoff run, averaging 12.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

"It's been a long time coming," Horford said after winning the championship. "I'm so grateful to my teammates, my coaches, and the Celtics organization for believing in me. This is a dream come true."