Boston Celtics star Al Horford makes new career move by shocking shoppers just days after winning NBA Finals

BOSTON Celtics star Al Horford began his offseason trying a new career path.

Two days after winning his first NBA championship, Horford surprised fans at a local Raising Canes.

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Arriving dressed in attire from the fast food chain, Horford was greeted by a crowd of Celtics fans.

Once inside, he dove in head first, taking and handing out orders to hungry customers, and even heading into the kitchen to work on the fryers.

“I know a thing or two about baskets,” Horford joked on Instagram. video.

He also took the opportunity to sign autographs and pose for photos with many of his fans.

“We played basketball for the Celtics, but we understand that we represent so much more,” Horford explained.

“I’m very proud to be able to bring a championship to Boston.”

Horford also spoke to reporters while at the restaurant, explaining what it meant to him to be the first Dominican player to win the title.

“This fills me with a lot of pride… a lot of joy”, He explained.

“With my father being the first Dominican player to play in the NBA, and for me to get to this point and this moment, I understand that I represent more than myself and my family.

“There is not just a country there, but a community here.

“The community here is very strong in Boston and Massachusetts, and I know the people here are very happy.

“I’m happy to be able to bring them that joy and I hope I can inspire younger children to do different things with their lives.”

As for the title celebration, Horford’s trip to the Raising Canes was just the beginning.

The Celtics duck boat parade is scheduled to take place on Friday.

Starting at 11 a.m. ET, it will begin on Causeway Street near the TD Garden, ending at the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street, according to the City.

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“I think it’s going to be electric,” Horford said of the parade.

Fortunately for fans, Friday apparently won’t be the last time they see Horford in a Celtics uniform.

“Al is coming back for next year,” Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show.

“That’s what they told me.”

The 2024-2025 season would be Horford’s 18th in the NBA since he was selected third overall in 2007.