The Dominican center Al Horford officially signed his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for four seasons, while forward Tobias Harris extended his contract for the next five years, the NBA franchise announced on Wednesday.
Horford, who has participated in the All-Star Game five times, averaged 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists last season with the Boston Celtics. In his 12 seasons in the NBA, the Dominican has never missed the playoffs.
Official signing of Al Horford with the Sixers. (NBA)
NBA
"We are excited to welcome one of the best interior players in the NBA to Philadelphia. He has built his reputation around hard work and being a winner, the same qualities that are the foundation of the 76ers," said team General Manager Elton Brand in a statement.
SOURCE: AFP
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