Al Horford, Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague Selected to East All-Star Team
By David Menze
The Case for Al Horford
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2014-15 Stats: 15.3 ppg | 6.8 rpg | 3.3 apg | 0.7 spg | 1.4 bpg
I’m not exaggerating when I say this, I love Al Horford in Budenholzer’s offense.
Horford’s ability to pass the ball (3.3 assists per game), finish in the paint (he shoots 62.9% in the paint) and hit the mid-range jumper (49.2%) leaves defenders clueless as to what he’s going to do to them.
Al started the season slow coming off his torn pectoral muscle surgery, but has been a nightmare for opposing teams during the Hawks’ franchise record 17-game win streak.
Horford has a 21.4 PER and has a TS% of 57.9%. His per game numbers aren’t flashy, but if they were, it wouldn’t reflect what this Atlanta team is about.