It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Al Horford this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Golden State Center.
Should You Draft Al Horford in Fantasy Basketball?
The Warriors have spoken highly of Al Horford’s versatility since signing him at the start of training camp, particularly his floor-spacing ability. While the savvy 19-year veteran could deliver in key moments, including in the playoffs, his season-long fantasy value may be another story.
During his age-38 campaign with Boston, Horford’s workload was carefully managed, with him routinely sitting out one leg of back-to-back sets. The five-time All-Star still posted respectable numbers for his age when available, averaging 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 1.9 3-pointers per game. However, he shot a career-worst 42.3% from the field.
With Golden State likely to take a similarly cautious approach, Horford seems unlikely to amount to more than a deep-league asset, with greater appeal in category formats. That said, between the 39-year-old’s availability concerns and the potential for further decline, he may not be worth the hassle.
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What Are Horford’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Horford to score 1,501.8 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 7.4 points per game.
This includes 2.7 field goals per game, 1.5 three-pointers per game, 0.5 free throws per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, 0.6 steals per game, and 0.9 blocks per game.
Where Does Al Horford Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Horford is ranked 199th overall and 37th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Aaron Nesmith, Keon Ellis, Ty Jerome, Gary Trent Jr., and Cason Wallace.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Isaiah Jackson, Duncan Robinson, Neemias Queta, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jeremiah Fears.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Goga Bitadze, Kyle Filipowski, Mason Plumlee, Jonas Valančiūnas, and Jusuf Nurkić.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Queta, Jay Huff, Zach Collins, Andre Drummond, and Nick Richards.
