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Horford thanks Hawks fans with full-page ad

Al Horford took a full-page out in the AJC to thank Atlanta and Hawks fans on Thursday.

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Credit: Curtis Compton

Al Horford took a full-page out in the AJC to thank Atlanta and Hawks fans on Thursday.
By Chris Vivlamore
July 7, 2016

Al Horford took out a full-page ad in Thursday’s edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to thank the city and Hawks fans for his nine seasons with the team.

Horford agreed to a four-year, $113 million deal with the Celtics as an unrestricted free agent, ending nearly a decade as a cornerstone of the Hawks organization after he was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

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The ad appears on page A5 of the AJC. It is a photo of Horford, with arms raised, and the following letter:

You made my NBA dream come true 9 years ago…

You welcomed me with open arms

You supported me through the ups and downs

You were the reason for our success

I will remember everything we accomplished

I will cherish each and every memory

I am grateful for each and every fan

I wish everyone the best

Before I leave, from the bottom of my heart

THANK YOU, ATLANTA

Al Horford

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Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.

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