“Better Off Deleting This”: 5x NBA All-Star’s Family Getting Openly Threatened As a ‘Joke’ After His Win Leaves Fans in Disbelief
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Boston Celtics forward Al Horford demonstrated his remarkable fortitude and exceptional skill set this weekend. The storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers was reignited with an intriguing encounter on Saturday, in a game that will be remembered as one of the best yet this season. In an epic battle that lasted 48 gruelling minutes, the Celtics ultimately emerged victorious with a score of 110-107. Meanwhile, despite Horford and the Celtics’ brilliant performance, the NBA star’s family had to deal with backlash on social media.
The ongoing feud between the Horford family and the 76ers fans has become increasingly acrimonious, with tempers flaring on both sides. The incident in question is just the latest in a long line of altercations that have left the basketball world stunned.
Al Horford’s sister vs the Philadelphia 76ers fans: NBA fans chime in
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Al Horford, a name that resonates with NBA enthusiasts, has never been one to make waves in the headlines. Nonetheless, Philadelphia 76ers supporters have a legitimate cause to harbor strong bitterness against the Horford name. The bad blood between Horford’s sister and Philly fans has been festering for a while now.
The 36-year-old star’s sister, Anna Horford, has made some disparaging remarks about the Sixers fans in the past, including a recent tweet insinuating an obsession with her. However, Philly fans have also returned the favor, and not always in the most appropriate of manners.
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Don’t mention the @celtics & 76er’s in the same sentence.
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) February 26, 2023
Meanwhile, following an impressive win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Horford and his sister faced a dramatic backlash from a section of the team’s supporters. Numerous internet users, including a fan who threatened them “jokingly”, have directed their anger at Horford and his loved ones. Despite the vitriol directed at him, Horford’s supporters have come out to defend him and his sister against unnecessary hate.
One fan tweeted after the game, “If I ever see Al Horford (or his sister) in the streets it’s on site.” “I mean it’s a joke,” she later claimed. However, some Celtics fans called the Twitter user out for her comment, which can be easily construed as a threat. Here are a few of the top comments :
If I ever see Al Horford (or his sister) in the streets it’s on site
— Sabrina (@Sabrina11925) February 26, 2023
You thought you were tough writing this 🤣 Better off deleting this
— KingFrench (@KingFrench23) February 26, 2023
Ewww. Shut up
— The Only Positive Celtics Fan(43-17) (@ColinMc79414086) February 26, 2023
That's not a nice thing to say about your "star" player's father and aunt.
— Throwing Verbal Rocks at Mediocrities (@ThrwRocksAtMAGA) February 26, 2023
Stay classy philly.
— ride or die with Dark Brandon (@treasonsbad) February 26, 2023
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Horford’s performance propels Celtics to victory against the 76ers
The highly-anticipated clash between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night was a riveting affair, replete with dramatic moments and clutch performances. In particular, Al Horford proved to be a pivotal factor in the Celtics’ victory. With just ninety seconds remaining on the clock, Horford nailed a crucial three-pointer, one of five he drained over the course of the game, to give the Celtics a narrow lead of 105-103.
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Despite having no points in the first half, Horford finished the game with an impressive 15 points, shooting a decent 5-of-8 from beyond the arc. Many of those three-pointers were made in critical moments that helped swing the momentum in Boston’s favor.
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Satagni Sikder