Al Horford Moves Ahead Of NBA Legend Magic Johnson On All-Time List

Al Horford made NBA history in Game 1.

Jun 13, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals by a score of 107-89.

Al Horford finished the game with ten points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks while shooting 4/8 from the field and 2/5 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history by moving ahead of Hall of Famer Magic Johnson (1,465) for 19th on the all-time playoff rebounding list.

Following Johnson, the next player for Horford to pass will be Dwight Howard (1,473).

Via The NBA: "Congrats to @Al_Horford of the @celtics for moving up to 19th all-time in playoff rebounds!"

Congrats to @Al_Horford of the @celtics for moving up to 19th all-time in playoff rebounds!#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/qIxFip2bNl

— NBA (@NBA) June 7, 2024

Horford is 38, but still remains a very valuable role player.

He finished the regular season with averages of 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 41.9% from the three-point range in 65 games.

Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

In addition to the Celtics, Horford has also spent time with the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers.

The five-time NBA All-Star has career averages of 13.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 51.3% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point range in 1,078 regular season games.

He has appeared in 182 NBA playoff games and this is his second time in the Finals.

Time flies when you’re having fun 🏀@celtics vet Al Horford reflects on his mentors and his 17-year NBA career!

Game 2 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV tips Sunday at 8pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/xMxzX1RllU

— NBA (@NBA) June 7, 2024

The Celtics have a 1-0 lead over the Mavs and Game 2 of the series will be on Sunday evening (also in Boston).