Tito Horford

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Tito Horford
Personal information
Born (1966-01-19) January 19, 1966 (age 59)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolMarian Christian (Houston, Texas)
College Miami (FL) (1986–1988)
NBA draft 1988: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career1988–1994
Position Center
Number50, 42
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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Alfredo William "Tito" Horford (born January 19, 1966) is a Dominican retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (39th overall) of the 1988 NBA draft. Horford played three years in the National Basketball Association (NBA), two with the Bucks from 1988 to 1990, and a short stint with the Washington Bullets during the 1993–94 season. He played in Spain in 1992. He was listed on the Bucks' summer 1992 roster.

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Early years

Tito Horford was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic. His father was a Bahamian immigrant. [1] He attended Marian Christian High School (closed in 1989) [2] in Houston which originally recruited him from the Dominican Republic. After high school, Horford enrolled at the University of Houston, when he was ruled ineligible. He then went to Louisiana State University before being kicked off the team. He then played at University of Miami. [3]

Career

Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 39th pick of the 1988 NBA draft, Tito Horford became the first Dominican-born player to play in the NBA. [4] He spent the 1988–89 and ’89–90 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks and also had a three-game stint with the Washington Bullets. Horford then travelled the world to play basketball in France and Italy while also playing in the Dominican semi-pro leagues, as well as for the national team. [5]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1988–89 Milwaukee 2504.5.326.000.6320.90.10.00.31.7
1989–90 Milwaukee 3506.7.290.000.6251.70.10.10.51.5
1993–94 Washington 309.3.000.000.0001.00.00.31.00.0
Career6306.0.300.000.6281.30.10.10.41.5

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
1989–90 Milwaukee 201.01.000.000.0000.00.00.00.01.0

Personal life

After retiring from basketball, Horford settled in Lansing, Michigan.

His son, Al Horford, went to the University of Florida and played a prominent role on the Gators team that won the national championship in 2006 and 2007. He was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2007 NBA draft, and has gone on to be a five-time All-Star and NBA champion during his career.

His other son, Jon Horford, played as a forward for the University of Michigan basketball team. He then transferred to Florida after his junior season. [6]

His youngest daughter, Maíra Horford, brazilian, also pursues a career in basketball. Now 28 years old, she plays at Unimed Campinas. She has played for Miralvalle, San Lazaro, San Jose, Sport, Ituano and Sesi Araraquara. In the current Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete Feminino season, he has played 8 games and averaged 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds.

His brother, Kelly Horford, played at Florida Atlantic University from 1992 to 1996.

References

  1. ↑ Brubaker, Bill (October 12, 1986). "The Strange, Tangled Journey of Tito Horford, Basketball Star". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ KOHOUT, MARTIN DONELL (June 12, 2010). "BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS". tshaonline.org. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tito Horford: the Accidental Tourist". Washington Post. October 5, 1985. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ "CBS Sports – News, Live Scores, Schedules, Fantasy Games, Video and more. – CBSSports.com". Archived from the original on June 26, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Godfather Part II: What Horford brings to Boston". SI.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Jon Horford Bio". Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
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