The Celtics are saying all the right things, not looking to put too much pressure on new frontcourt addition Al Horford, but it’s reasonable to expect that having him in the mix should bump the team up to the next level in the Eastern conference. They won 48 game last season, and can certainly aim for 50+ wins this coming year.
Here’s the Boston Herald:
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After taking another step forward last season, expectations have never been higher for Brad Stevens’ Celtics.
Inking Al Horford to a four-year, $113 million contract has fueled that fire, but Stevens cautioned that they aren’t asking the big man to put the C’s on his back.
“We’re not asking Al to be anything more than him,” Stevens said. “He’s a good fit for how we play on offense. He’s a good fit for the way we play defense. He’s a professional.”
And more from the Herald:
“I took a chance on coming here because I believe in the type of guys we have here in the organization,” Horford said at Celtics media day.
The power forward recounted coming to TD Garden as a rookie, eyes glued to the championship banners in the rafters.
“I couldn’t stop looking at them,” Horford said. “It’s something that’s powerful. It leaves an impression.”
