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Ranking all 5 Celtics big men ahead of the 2024-25 season

The Boston Celtics centers all bring something unique to the table but where do they rank within the team?

By Michael Ivanoskos

Boston Celtics, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta
Boston Celtics, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta / Paul Rutherford/GettyImages
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2. Al Horford

Year 17 was another rock-steady campaign for Al Horford. The ageless wonder averaged 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 65 regular season games. He finished the season with remarkable efficiency, shooting 51.1% from the field and 41.9% from distance.

Big Al's smooth shooting, locker-room leadership, and high basketball IQ make him invaluable to the Celtics' success. He's never flashy but always the Ole Reliable type of veteran any winning team needs.

When Porzingis went down with an injury in Game 4 of the first round against the Miami Heat, Horford took center stage, starting for the remainder of Boston's postseason run.

In a series-clinching Game 5 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Horford erupted for 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks, becoming the first player in NBA history with those exact marks.

In year 18, Horford sees no reason to hang it up anytime soon. Horford is still Boston's top Porzingis replacement, and they'll need him while the Latvian center is sidelined.

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