Al Horford demonstrates how he can elevate Warriors in preseason win vs. Lakers

SAN FRANCISCO – Al Horford, 39, knows he’s old by NBA standards. He doesn’t sweat it, nor do the Warriors. If his regular season looks anything like his performance on Sunday, neither should the good citizens of Dub Nation.Horford came off the bench for 14 hyperactive minutes in a 111-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Golden State’s preseason opener at Chase Center. He scored only three points, a triple that splashed neatly through the net, but the rest of his game put skeptics on alert. You can call him Al pic.twitter.com/08w26h9Dkz — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 6, 2025The 6-foot-9 forward/center had four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal. Moreover, he was plus-13 for his effort.“Fun,” coach Steve Kerr said of Horford’s showing. “To see the size and the shooting ability, passing ability, just the flow of the game. What an addition he is.”Horford earned the right to join fellow veterans Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green as spectators once the halftime buzzer sounded.When Moses Moody picked up three fouls in the first three minutes, Horford...