NBA Player Rankings: 10 Best Finishers In the League
By Mike Dill
7. Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks
May 3, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) shoots against Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Pacers defeated the Hawks 81-73 to win the series four games to two. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Some people consider Al Horford’s post-up game to be boring; he doesn’t do anything flashy. However, once he puts up a shot from down low, there is a good chance it is going in.
Since Horford entered the league, he has made improvements in scoring and rebounding each season (with the exception of the 2011-12 season, when he was injured). He is a solid starting center in the league and would be a great piece on a championship team.
Horford is an All-Star, and he signed a five-year, $60 million contract in 2010. Although he is not flashy, everyone in the NBA knows how valuable he is.