Celtics' Al Horford celebrates first NBA championship win with Dominicans
- After 17 seasons, Al Horford from the Boston Celtics wins his first NBA championship.
- The Dominican Republic celebrates Horford as the first player from the country to achieve this feat.
- Boston Celtics owner confirms Horford's plans to return for his 18th NBA season.
Al Horford, the Boston Celtics center, is set to return for his 18th NBA season, confirmed by team owner Wyc Grousbeck. Horford, who is 38 years old, will make $9.5 million next season. He played a key role in helping the Celtics win their first title since 2008. Horford's victory was celebrated in the Dominican Republic, making him the first player from the country to win an NBA championship. President Luis Abinader congratulated him, and Horford expressed pride in representing Dominicans worldwide. Horford joins a short list of Latino players who have won an NBA title. He is the son of retired Dominican basketball star Tito Horford. Horford's return to the Celtics has been met with enthusiasm and admiration from fans and teammates alike.