Celtics inside veteran: Our performance failed to meet expectations, I have not considered the future

defending champion Boston Celtics lost 2-4 to the opponent in the Eastern Conference semi-finals series against the New York Knicks and was eliminated. The Celtics also held a press conference to end the season after losing the series. During this period, Al Horford, the team's inside veteran, was interviewed by reporters, and he also talked about the team's performance this season and his arrangements for his next career.

When talking about the team's performance this season, Horford said: It is obvious that our performance this season has not achieved the set goals. By Celtic standards, we obviously did not reach the height we should have, we were fully capable of doing better, and we should have gone further in the playoffs. When talking about our future, Horford continued: Our season has just ended, and it seems too early to consider our future immediately at this stage. Next, I plan to spend more time with my wife and children and relax my body first. Therefore, I am not ready to talk about these topics at this time.

In the NBA regular season this season, Horford made a total of 60 appearances in the first 82 games, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He shot 42.3%, three-point shooting percentage 36.3%, and free throw shooting percentage 89.5%. During the playoffs, Horford averaged 31.6 minutes in these 11 games, with averaging 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.3 blocks, and 0.6 turnovers and 2.7 fouls. His shooting percentage was 47.2%, his three-point shooting percentage was 40%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 85.7%.

In fact, Horford's performance during the playoffs cannot be considered particularly bad. He can also play his role well and undertake some tasks. But after all, Horford's age is there, and it is not realistic to expect him to show his value on both offense and defense while playing for a long time. The problem now is that the other Celtics inside players are in a bad state, and they have to let Horford appear on the court for a long time, otherwise the team's situation will only become more passive. Horford is paying $9.5 million this season, his contract expires this summer, and he will become a free agent. Horford will turn 39 on the 3rd of next month. Although his condition has indeed declined significantly, Horford is not completely free of oil. Can we continue to see Horford in the NBA next season?