When Al Horford was 14 years old ... It’s technically just a four-hour flight from Boston Logan Airport to the Dominican Republic. But, in all actuality, it took Horford decades to get to ...

In June, Celtics big man Al Horford became the first player from the Dominican Republic to win an NBA championship. This past week, the 38-year-old brought the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the island ...

It took Al Horford 17 years ... In doing so, he became the first Dominican-born player to win an NBA title. "I'm happy to be able to bring the community that joy," Horford said to a mass ...

Al Horford’s wife, Amelia Vega, took pride in how their son ... In 2003, she won the Miss Universe pageant, representing the ...

ATLANTA — Al Horford’s responsibility in his 18th ... And mom always welcomes Al home with a feast. “It’s some Dominican food, always,” he said. "She cooks and it’s always nice to ...

There is a reason the Celtics take the cautious approach with Al Horford, preserving the 38-year-old center throughout his 18th NBA season, limiting his minutes, not allowing him to play on ...