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Boston Celtics star Al Horford in new career change as he shocks shoppers just days after winning NBA Finals
Holford's future in the NBA has also recently been addressed
BOSTON Celtics star Al Horford has started his offseason by trying his hand at a new career.
Two days after winning his first NBA Championship, Horford surprised fans at a local Raising Canes.
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Arriving decked out in the fast food chain's attire, Horford was met by droves of cheering Celtics fans.
Once inside, he dove right in, taking and distributing orders to hungry patrons, and even heading for the kitchen to work the fryers.
"I know a few things about baskets," Horford joked in an Instagram video.
He also took the opportunity to sign autographs and pose for photos with many of his adoring fans.
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"We play basketball for the Celtics, but we understand we represent much more," Horford explained.
"I'm just very proud to be able to bring a championship to Boston."
Horford also spoke with reporters while at the restaurant, opening up on what it meant to him to be the first Dominican-born player to win the title.
"That fills me with a lot of pride...a lot of joy," he explained.
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"My dad being the first Dominican player to ever play in the NBA, and for me to get to this point and this moment, I understand that I represent more than myself and my family.
"There's not only a country over there but a community here.
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"The community here is very strong in Boston and Massachusetts, and I know people here are very happy.
"I'm happy to be able to bring them that joy and hopefully be able to inspire younger kids to do different things in their lives."
As for celebrating the title, Horford's trip to Raising Canes was just the beginning.
The Celtics' duck boat parade is scheduled to take place on Friday.
Starting at 11am ET, it will commence on Causeway Street by the TD Garden, ending up by the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street, according to the City.
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"I think it's going to be electric," Horford said of the parade.
Thankfully for fans, Friday seemingly won't be the final time they'll see Horford in Celtics gear.
"Al is coming back for next year," Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show.
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"That's what I've been told."
The 2024-2025 season would be Horford's 18th in the NBA since he was drafted third overall in 2007.