Jayson Tatum doesn’t allow Al Horford to be made fun of

The Celtics superstar highlighted the qualities of the Dominican center at a press conference

On his way to 37 years of age and leaving behind those seasons in which he was almost certain to be among the players selected for the NBA All-Star Game, Al Horford It continues to be relevant in the best league in the world and the main figure of the Boston Celtics is very clear about it.

Despite the fact that a reporter, prior to the game against the 76ers on Friday night, laughed at the moment Horford called himself an “elite shooter”, the Dominican wanted to respond with his statistics and his game on the court. He also had the support of Jayson Tatum.

At a press conference, they questioned Tatum again about Horford and his definition of an “elite shooter” and the Celtics star did not last a single second to answer firmly.

“Whoever laughed at him before, that’s a shame. Al (Horford) is definitely a sharpshooter.”Tatum said in the press conference after the 114-102 victory over the 76ers.

“And he’s been there, he’s shown it and he’s so important to what we’re trying to achieve as a team. As he’s transitioned his game from early in his career to now, being an impact shooter, being someone who, you know, really makes our offense special.” Horford finished Friday night’s game scoring five of his seven attempts from long range and shooting six of eight overall. He also contributed seven rebounds, two assists and the same number of ball recoveries.

“You’ve got me, you’ve got JB (Jaylen Brown) but what really helps us create space on the court is Al (Horford). You have to worry that we get to the basket, if you come to help (on defense), we have shooters around and Al takes great shots and hits great shots, ”Tatum continued.

Three of Horford’s five long-range baskets came in the second half of the game, including one in the fourth period, and with one of his hits the Celtics managed to take a significant lead during the game.

The fourth game of the series this Sunday May 7th and you can enjoy the action of Horford and the Celtics in Star+ for all of Latin America.