NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Al Horford

May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) reacts with guard Dennis Schroder (17) after making a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the second quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Boston Celtics

We already know that the Boston Celtics are going to be one of the teams that has a chance at landing Kevin Durant in free agency. However, should he choose not to go to Boston, it is likely the Celtics will then turn their attention to Al Horford.

There were rumors at the trade deadline that the Celtics were considering acquiring Horford, but the cost was way too high. Now, the Celtics can work on luring him as a free agent and he will be one of the best free agent scenarios that could happen for them.

He would fit like a glove under Brad Stevens in Boston and the Celtics would add another two-way player to their roster that could add offense and defense. Danny Ainge has assembled a bit of a strange asset-filled roster at the moment, but the pieces are starting to fall into place a little bit.

Adding a guy like Horford to their roster takes the Celtics from a team that gets bounced in a decent playoff run to a team that is going to make the Eastern Conference Finals and contend with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the conference crown if their young players take that next step.

This could be the perfect match.

Next: 3. Houston Rockets

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