Penciling in Al Horford as the Warriors’ starting center at least felt like a safe assumption once the 39-year-old officially signed on the dotted line. But a focus on keeping him healthy in Year 19 and having him available for the most important parts of the game made coach Steve Kerr open the 2025-26 NBA season with him coming off the bench.It took until Horford’s 13th game of the season, which was the Warriors’ 23rd, for him to receive his first start in a Golden State jersey. Horford then was shelved for the next seven games. Injuries and inconsistency clouded the early part of his Warriors tenure. Those issues have gone away since Christmas and the Warriors have been better for it. Kerr gave Horford his second and third starts of the season the last two games the center has been available. The Warriors won both games by a combined 42 points, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves by 26 and the Utah Jazz by 16. Without stealing the spotlight, Horford had his hands all over each of the Warriors’ last two wins.  Al triple to start the night @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/iJNs7Subb0 — Golden State Warriors...