As Celtics fans are celebrating Al Horford's decision to sign with Boston on a 4 year, $113 million contract, they can also give themselves a pat on the back, as they played a contributing role in swaying the 4 time All-Star to don the green and white.
According to Al's father and former NBA player Tito Horford, the passion that Celtics fans demonstrated for their team during the 2016 playoffs series between the C's and the Atlanta Hawks ended up factoring into Horford's decision. While struggling with a lack of fan attendance at the Hawks' home games, Al took notice at the outpouring of team support from the fans at the TD Garden, even if the Celtics were down by double digits.