Wyc Grousbeck confirms Al Horford will return to Celtics next season

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 25: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on March 25, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Al Horford is an NBA Champion. The veteran big man has been an important part of the Boston Celtics rotation during both of his tenures with the franchise. On Monday (June 17,) Horford won the first championship of his career. At 38 years old, there were questions surrounding his future despite him having another year left on his current contract.

During a recent interview on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show", Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck confirmed that Horford would be back with the Celtics next season as he looks to help the team defend its championship. Horford will be 39 by the time next season ends and could be playing his final year in the NBA.

This season was the first time Horford had come off the bench. However, he proved that he was still more than capable of being a starting big man in the NBA, stepping up to fill in for Kristaps Porzingis during the Celtics' postseason run.

You can watch Grousbeck's full interview by clicking on the embedded link above.

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