Following the Celtics' second-round loss to the New York Knicks, Horford told reporters that "it's too soon" to talk about his future in the NBA and that there is "still a lot for me to process." Horford averaged 9.

For the first time, Al Horford publicly hinted he could consider walking away from the NBA this summer. During an exit interview Saturday, Horford said, “It’s just too soon” to talk about his future and whether he intends to continue his career.