Photos: Goodbye Al Horford

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Photos: Goodbye Al Horford

Photos from the Atlanta career of former Hawks standout Al Horford, who is leaving after nine seasons as a free agent to join the Boston Celtics.

Photos from the Atlanta career of former Hawks standout Al Horford, who is leaving after nine seasons as a free agent to join the Boston Celtics. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks' Al Horford hangs on the basket after slamming in front of the 76ers' Kendall Marshall. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford waves to the fans after a victory over the Pelicans. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford greets Hawks prinicipal owner Anthony Ressler while warming up to play the Celtics in Game 4 of the 2016 playoffs in Boston. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford gets five from Kyle Korver after hitting a three-pointer in 2015. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford gets past three Timberwolves defenders for the slam. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford celebrates a 110-83 victory over the Celtics in Game 5 of the 2016 playoffs in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford reacts after hitting the game-winning shot to beat the Wizards 82-81 in their Eastern Conference semifinals game 5 on Tuesday, May 13, 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

The Hawks' Al Horford reacts during the final minutes of a 121-108 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2016 playoffs. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford hits a three as Celtics Evan Turner looks on. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford high fives fans leaving the court with a 89-72 victory over the Celtics in the 2016 playoffs. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford goes high to defend Wizards guard Bradley Beal in 2015. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford rests his knees and also has a finger taped up in 2015. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford slams for two over Celtics Jared Sullinger and Amir Johnson. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Al Horford wears a Dominique Wilkins shirt on "Dominique Wilkins Night" while warming up to play the Cavaliers in 2015, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Al Horford drives the court against the Wizards in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

A giant image of Al Horford is projected on the court during game intros at Philips Arena. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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Photos from the Atlanta career of former Hawks standout Al Horford, who is leaving after nine seasons as a free agent to join the Boston Celtics. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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