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A perfect fit for the Warriors, he is really a high-end product! With only an annual salary of 5.69 million, his role is comparable to that of West

4:29am, 26 October 2025【Basketball】

Although he did not serve as the team's starter, Horford still worked hard and was a major contributor to the Warriors' victory over the Nuggets.

Played for nearly 29 minutes, scoring 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He also made 3 of 4 three-pointers and made 2 turnovers. Just his stable three-pointers are enough to be worthy of the annual salary of a mini-middle class, not to mention his ability to help with defense, assist in assists, and play low-post singles. Cole's use of him is quite restrained. Only at the decisive moment will he be paired with Green. At that time, the Warriors will be complete.

I don’t know if you still remember that in one round of this game, Horford held the ball in the low post and beat Jokic, and finally succeeded; this is the veteran’s declaration, although you are the best in the league, I am not bad either! But the third overall pick in the same class as Durant was the Celtics' former champion insider. Who is afraid of whom? You can still score by holding the ball hard. Therefore, along with teammates such as Curry, Butler, and Green, who are highly skilled players, Horford should be able to experience the joy of winning and set a good example for his son.

Warriors fans must also be deeply impressed. In the fourth quarter of G1 of the 2022 Finals more than three years ago, Horford's series of three-pointers helped the Celtics complete the reversal, and the Warriors also paid the price of losing. But in G4, when they were behind 1-2, Curry held the ball and targeted Horford crazily. Presumably, at some point, he would feel the same as Iguodala. Is there a chance to play alongside Curry? Of course, Horford's son is a Warriors fan, which is also a factor.

Tatum, the star of his former team, was reimbursed for the season, which led to changes in the team's plans. Horford, who was about to retire, chose the Warriors. After all, this team suited him too well.

Although many fans believe that Horford's role is very similar to that of Porter, the author believes that it is comparable to David West during the 2016-2017 Warriors. As a veteran, he stabilizes the atmosphere in the locker room and is the anchor on both offense and defense. He can always perform very hard at critical moments. When competing with opponents in the second team, Horford can hold the ball and support, and is more able to complete independent offenses. Another point is that Horford's strength is much higher than his annual salary, which is very similar to West back then.

After making his debut at the Warriors' home court, Horford bluntly said that he was lucky to experience this kind of game and that we were "fighting for our lives."

The author can relate to this feeling, that is, working with a group of interesting people to do meaningful things. When this is done, the mutual recognition and pride will sublimate our entire lives.

I think Horford will be very happy playing in the Warriors.