Report: Retirement still on the table for vet Boston Celtics big man Al Horford
Per Slater, "Horford is comfortable waiting." But retiring from the league is still an option for the Florida alum, even if "the Warriors appear to be operating as if he is a firm part of their plan next season."
The ESPN analyst also relates that the presumption is that the Puerto Plata native will be the presumptive starter for the Dubs, even though Horford is entering his age 39 season and "hasn't been playing both sides of back-to-backs."
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