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Jayson Tatum credited Al Horford as a role model, called him ‘my favorite teammate I’ve ever had’

Jayson Tatum on Al Horford: Following the Celtics’ Wednesday night win over the 76ers — accomplished without multiple starters in the lineup — Jayson Tatum was asked about the impact of Al Horford.

Horford, 37, posted 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks, and no turnovers as he returned to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis out. Tatum who has been teammates with Horford in multiple stints dating back to his time as a rookie, credited the veteran for helping him develop.

“He was somebody who really took me under their wing and I just always remembered he would periodically and at random times throughout my first year ask me how I am doing, how I am adjusting,” Tatum said of Horford.