While I did not expect Horford to opt out of his $30.1 million player option for next season, I was not surprised as many had speculated he would do so in order to secure a long-term contract. What did surprise me was that it appears Horford is not interested in signing that long-term contract with the Celtics.

 

Horford and his agent must be very confident they will get a large contract in free agency. Although Horford is not a superstar, his talents can complement other superstars in a hugely impactful way.