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Al Horford is not very intelligent (video)
Al Horford is not very intelligent (video)
The Atlanta Hawks sure know how to motivate their opponents. Rookie Al Horford taunts a fallen Paul Pierce during the final minute of a Hawks win at Phillips Arena.
4 Comments
  • tdaloisio tdaloisio
    +3
    Pierce will drop serious dime on the young fella in game 4.  Nothing like firing up the opposition.
    Posted 4/27/2008 respond (flag)
  • truthaboutit truthaboutit
    +2

     

    Bad move on Horford indeed.....

    But Pierce is not an innocent by any means, he talks a lot of smack.  

    Posted 4/28/2008 respond (flag)
  • Stet Sports Blog Stet Sports Blog
    +2
    Horford deserves Rookie of the Year... in the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
    Posted 4/28/2008 respond (flag)
  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
    +1
    Horford will get Bawled on in game 4-5 and next year. Wow.
    Posted 4/28/2008 respond (flag)
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Al Horford is not very intelligent
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