ACCEPTED DEAL: Excitements Hit Great TD Garden Stadium as Boston Celtics Power forward Al Horford has Announce to Signs a 4-year Contract With the New York Knicks , worth $109 Million as Senior coaching Staff due to……..see more

ACCEPTED DEAL: Excitement Erupts at TD Garden as Al Horford Leaves Celtics to Join Knicks Coaching Staff in $109M Deal

BOSTON, MA — In a stunning turn of events, Boston Celtics veteran power forward Al Horford has officially announced that he is leaving the Celtics organization to sign a 4-year, $109 million deal with the New York Knicks—not as a player, but as a member of the senior coaching staff.

The announcement, made Thursday morning at TD Garden, marks the end of an era in Boston and the beginning of a bold new chapter for both Horford and the Knicks.

A Shocking New Chapter

Horford, 38, is one of the most respected players of his generation. Known for his leadership, defensive IQ, and veteran presence, he played a key role in helping guide the Celtics to their record-setting 18th NBA Championship just last season. With rumors of retirement looming after the championship parade, few expected the veteran to take a leap straight into coaching—let alone with an Eastern Conference rival.

“I’m not retiring from the game,” Horford said during the press conference. “I’m just moving to the other side of it. And I believe I can make just as much of an impact from the sidelines as I did on the court.”

Why New York?

According to sources close to the Knicks organization, the team pursued Horford aggressively in recent weeks, offering him not only a massive salary but a unique role: **Senior Coaching Strateg