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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1966 La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marian Christian (Houston, Texas) |
| College | Miami (FL) (1986–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988: 2nd round, 39th overall pick |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Playing career | 1988–1994 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 50, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1990 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1993 | Washington Bullets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early years
editTito 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
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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
edit| GP | Games 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
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | Milwaukee | 25 | 0 | 4.5 | .326 | .000 | .632 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| 1989–90 | Milwaukee | 35 | 0 | 6.7 | .290 | .000 | .625 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1993–94 | Washington | 3 | 0 | 9.3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 63 | 0 | 6.0 | .300 | .000 | .628 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | |
Playoffs
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–90 | Milwaukee | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Personal life
editAfter 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 brother, Kelly Horford, played at Florida Atlantic University from 1992 to 1996.
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tito Horford: the Accidental Tourist". Washington Post. October 5, 1985. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Godfather Part II: What Horford brings to Boston". SI.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Jon Horford Bio". Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2011.