| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1966-01-19) January 19, 1966 |
| 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 (Florida) (1986–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988: 2nd round, 39th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Playing career | 1988–1994 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 50, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1985 | Naco |
| 1988 | San Lázaro |
| 1988–1990 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1990 | Los Prados |
| 1990–1991 | AS Monaco |
| 1992 | Majestic Firenze |
| 1992 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 1993 | Los Prados |
| 1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993–1994 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1994 | Los Prados |
| 1994–1995 | Sírio |
| 1995 | Los Prados |
| 1995–1997 | Suzano |
| 1997 | Fontanafredda Siena |
| 2000 | Garzas de Plata de la UAEH |
| 2000 | Tribu de Quisqueya |
| 2001 | Calero de Villa Duarte |
| 2000 | Garzas de Plata de la UAEH |
| 2001 | Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez |
| 2001–2002 | Los Prados |
| 2003–2004 | San Carlos |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Alfredo William "Tito" Horford (born January 19, 1966) is a Dominican former professional basketball player who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (39th pick overall) of the 1988 NBA draft.[1] 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.
Early years
Tito Horford was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Ana Graciela Baltazar is his mother.[2] His father was a Bahamian immigrant.[3] He attended Marian Christian High School (closed in 1989)[4] 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.[5]
Career
In 1981, Horford was a promising pitcher, 15 year old, and 6 feet 10, when he thought he was too tall for a pitcher. Then advised by Eduardo Gomez, who supervised a sports program in La Romana, he took up basketball. In the summer of 1982, he moved to Santo Domingo to play for the Naco Athletic Club’s entry in the Dominican Basketball Federation, which led to his joining Marian Christian High School in September 1982. Later, he was enrolled in three universities and was also involved in an NCAA investigation as a witness.[2]
In 1988, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 39th pick of the 1988 NBA draft and Tito Horford became the first Dominican-born player to play in the NBA after he made his NBA debut on November 8, 1988.[6][7] He spent the 1988–89 and ’89–90 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. In October 1990, he was waived by Buck and signed a contract with Orlando Magic on September 1 1991 and was waived on October 9 after one month and nine days. Before joining Washington Bullets, he spent three seasons in France, Venezuela, Italy and Brazil.[8]
Then, he signed a contract with Bullets October 5, 1993. After he had a three-game stint, the Washington Bullets waived him on November 15, 1993.[9] He did not play NBA again.[8] 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.[10]
Career statistics
| 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
| 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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Milwaukee | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Personal life
After retiring from basketball, Horford settled in Lansing, Michigan. He married his long time girl friend, Arelis Reynoso, a sports journalist.[11]
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.[12] 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.[12]
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.[13]
His youngest daughter, Maíra Horford, is a Brazilian professional basketball player. 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, she has played 8 games and averaged 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds.[11]
His brother, Kelly Horford, played at Florida Atlantic University from 1992 to 1996.[11]
See also
References
- https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/tito_horford.htm
- Brubaker, Bill (October 12, 1986). "The Strange, Tangled Journey of Tito Horford, Basketball Star". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- 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.
- "Tito Horford Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- "Al Horford family tree: Meet father Tito, sister Anna and more to know about Celtics big man's roots | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- "Tito Horford Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- "Godfather Part II: What Horford brings to Boston". SI.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- "Al Horford family tree: Meet father Tito, sister Anna and more to know about Celtics big man's roots | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- "Like Father Like Son: The Unbreakable Bond Between Tito and Al Horford | Boston Celtics". www.nba.com. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- "Jon Horford Bio". Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2011.