The Dominican spoke about how important it has been for him to receive the support of his family and his compatriots located in all parts of the world.
Al Horford He became the first Dominican in history to win a championship of the NBA and for him, the milestone has an important personal meaning. This is how he expressed it during his participation in the post-game 5 press conference of the NBA Finalsafter having won, together with Boston Celticsto the Dallas Mavericks.
“It’s something very special for me. I give the glory to God, because God has put me in this position, I am very clear about that and this is for my family, that support that has been with me and also for the Dominican people“, began by saying the Quisqueyan center of the 18-time champions of the NBA.
“I understand that I have many people there who love me, who follow me, who have always been with me and I feel very proud to represent all Dominicans, not just there, (but) in the world (…) I know that there are many people from different places (…) who are following me, especially the Dominicans here in Boston who have been very attentive. Lawrence, Jamaica Plain, Lynn, all those places, they are loved”, the Dominican concluded by pointing out.
The Horford They are an important part of the history of the Dominican Republic in the NBAbecause he was precisely the father of To the, Titus Horfordthe first Dominican to play in the league, when he debuted alongside Philadelphia 76ers in 1988. Today, almost 36 years later, his son dresses the country in glory by being the first Dominican champion in history.
Upon reaching his first championship, Horford He is located among the Latin American players who have gone through the NBA as first in games played, rebounds and blocks and second in points, assists and steals. To that must be added two championships of NCAAfive trips to Stars gamea selection to the team All-NBA and a team selection All-Defense of the NBA.
