{"id":108006,"date":"2025-10-06T07:59:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=108006"},"modified":"2025-10-06T07:59:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T07:59:27","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%80curry-reacts-warriors-steph-curry-delivers-his-verdict-on-al-horford-after-debut-clash-praising-his-impact-but-hinting-at-unfinished-business-setting-the-stage-for-a-heated-rem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=108006","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfc0CURRY REACTS: Warriors\u2019 Steph Curry delivers his verdict on Al Horford after debut clash, praising his impact but hinting at unfinished business, setting the stage for a heated rematch \u2026ll"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2238156385-e1759728462882.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2238156385-e1759728462882.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2238156385-e1759728462882.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2238156385-e1759728462882.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Warriors' Steph Curry Delivers Verdict on Al Horford Following Debut\" width=\"780\" height=\"436\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Al Horford made his debut for the Golden State Warriors in their 111-103 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Oct. 5. The veteran big man showcased a wide range of skills, including his passing, defensive versatility and floor-spacing threat.<\/p>\n<p>When speaking to the media after the game, Stephen Curry detailed how Horford improves the Warriors\u2018 roster.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, a high-IQ, experienced, championship-caliber player that can really fit with any lineup out there,\u201d Curry said. \u201cHe gives us space; he gives us presence on the defensive end. You saw the pass he made to me at the corner, give-and-go. So it\u2019s just kind of unspoken chemistry that will continue to get better. But he is kind of multi-dimensional as a five-man, and excited to see what that looks like for me, for Jimmy, JK, Draymond. And again, any lineup you can throw him out there at the five. He kind of lifts the group.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"161123f096711abc5195ac1a7d0a701b\">\n<div data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/anthonyVslater\/status\/1975051402008531332\">\n<blockquote data-dnt=\"true\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Steph Curry specifically mentioned this give-and-go with Al Horford as &#8220;unspoken chemistry that&#8217;ll continue to get better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the clip and Curry&#8217;s full soundbite on the Horford addition postgame tonight pic.twitter.com\/dmrstiwNPZ<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/anthonyVslater\/status\/1975051402008531332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Horford signed a two-year deal with the Warriors on September 28. He was a core piece of the Boston Celtics team that won the NBA championship in 2024, and the roster that lost to Golden State in 2022. His presence will resolve a long-standing issue at the center position for Steve Kerr\u2019s team.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Steve Kerr Pleased With Horford\u2019s Addition<\/h2>\n<p>During his own post-game news conference, Steve Kerr shared his thoughts on how Horford improves Golden State\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean, just to see the size, his shooting ability, passing ability, just the flow of the game. Yeah, I think what an addition he is. And as I said before the game, we can play it with anybody. He played it with Quentin Post in the last, I think, four minutes of the second quarter. We went on a huge run. So he just fits any lineup, makes every lineup better. We\u2019re lucky to have him.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"f62991d4eab014030253e3c1ac4eb1fb\">\n<div data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/957thegame\/status\/1975054211797918113\">\n<blockquote data-dnt=\"true\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cFun just to see the size. The shooting ability. The passing ability. The flow of the game. What an addition he is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve Kerr on Al Horford pic.twitter.com\/jUtTufXgIA<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/957thegame\/status\/1975054211797918113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1975054211797918113%7Ctwgr%5E3e627f44f489522d72b828df3196c503a525e707%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fgolden-state-warriors%2Fwarriors-steph-curry-delivers-verdict-on-al-horford-following-debut%2F<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Horford\u2019s versatility will ensure that he\u2019s a key piece of Golden State\u2019s roster this season. He can thrive as a center or power forward, can guard multiple positions on the floor and is underrated as an offensive hub in five-out offenses. And, of course, his floor spacing should help open up the floor for Curry, Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Moses Moody Doubles Down on Horford Praise<\/h2>\n<p>Curry and Kerr weren\u2019t the only ones to praise Horford during their post-game news conferences. Moses Moody, who led the Warriors in scoring with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, praised the professionalism of the team\u2019s latest veteran addition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been playing with him all week, but I like what he does to the offense, adding that three-point perk from that position and being able to pop. And then the stuff he does,\u201d Moody said. \u201cHe\u2019s a professional. That dude\u2019s been in the league most of my life, so he has that feel; he has that presence on the floor, so it\u2019s good to just be out there with him.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"c7a45ff3d1965d0af7b2a189b3cf39ca\">\n<div data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kenzofuku\/status\/1975058680946311349\">\n<blockquote data-dnt=\"true\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Warriors\u2019 Moses Moody on playing with Al Horford in preseason tonight:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProfessionally, that dude\u2019s been in the league most of my life. He has that feel, he has the presence out there on the court so it felt good to play with him. pic.twitter.com\/rNW419ulDE<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/kenzofuku\/status\/1975058680946311349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1975058680946311349%7Ctwgr%5E3e627f44f489522d72b828df3196c503a525e707%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fgolden-state-warriors%2Fwarriors-steph-curry-delivers-verdict-on-al-horford-following-debut%2F<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Horford is still adapting to his new surroundings. He\u2019s learning the Warriors\u2018 style of play and how to best fit with his teammates. As such, his performances will only improve as the season progresses.<\/p>\n<p>However, Golden State, the fanbase and everyone on the roster can already see how valuable he\u2019s going to be, and that should be exciting considering what the Warriors are aiming to achieve this season.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Taylor is a basketball reporter covering the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Miami Heat for Heavy. He holds bylines for CelticsBlog, USA Today and Yardbarker. Adam also covers the WWE and AEW. He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in creative writing from Open University. 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