Why the Detroit Pistons should not sign Al Horford

By Lennie King | Jul 2, 2016

May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (9) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 11, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) works against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Not aging like wine.

On such a young team it is good to have older players who can lead the way and teach you the in and the outs. Horford would be a great suitor in that department. But physically there comes a time when production slowly decreases.

Big Al isn’t getting any younger. He’s had injury problems in the past and I’m sure there will be plenty more in the future. Is it worth such a big investment to get a guy that could slowly wind down over the next couple of years? I’m not so sure he’s a Tim Duncan who can go until he is 40.

Maybe a couple of years would be enough and by then he could move back to a bench role if the Pistons 2016 first round draft pick Henry Ellenson has shown enough promise and production in that time. But if that’s all you’re going to get out of him, is he worth the investment?

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