Al Horford has been the epitome of consistency since he entered the league, averaging 14.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in 12 seasons with the Hawks and Celtics. Horford’s quiet, no-nonsense style of play has made him a fan favorite in both Atlanta and Boston, and he is one of the better defenders at the center position.

Now 33, Horford is perhaps on the downward side of his prime, but the five-time All-Star will have plenty of suitors on the open market, and will likely receive a max-level deal. Horford surprised Boston when he opted out of his $30.1 million player option, and is one of the best big men set to hit free agency along with Nikola Vucevic and DeMarcus Cousins.

Last season: Horford picked up where he left off after his superb 2017-2018 postseason, averaging 13.6 points and 6.7 rebounds on 54-percent shooting last season.

Boston struggled to find its stride all season, but Horford was a constant source of production on both ends of the floor for the Celtics, ranking in the top-20 in the league in two-point field goal shooting, blocks per game and offensive rating.

Horford has turned himself into a dangerous 3-point shooter in recent seasons, but his 36-percent mark from deep last season was a significant dropoff from 2018, where he shot 43-percent from behind the arc.

Interested teams/rumors: According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, the Celtics offered Horford a “pretty healthy” deal after he opted out of his contract, but that offer reportedly topped off at three years, and a return to Boston remains unlikely. Numerous teams and agents believe Horford has a four-year offer worth $112 million awaiting him in free agency according to The New York Times, but that team is still unknown.

The Clippers and Mavericks are both interested in Horford, according to the Boston Herald. If the Clippers can sign Kawhi Leonard, they’d be intrigued in pairing the two together, building a core that would immediately become major contenders in the Western Conference.

Horford is expected to hold his free agency meetings in Atlanta, a familiar spot for him as he played nine seasons with the Hawks, according to The Athletic.