Throwback: Al Q and A November 2009
I conducted a Twitterview with Al today, but his very first question and answer session on Twitter was actually November 12th, 2009. If you wanted to see what he was asked, and what he answered back then you’re in luck. The Q and A transcript was on the former Al Horford Fans Site (when it was on Ning) but I never moved it over, so here it is.
Question: @Al_Horford do u think u have become a better player since u left college? By the way I love u al!!!! #NBA #Hawks #Gators
Answer: @maidah_08 i think so i feel way better about my game now. Love u too
Question: @Al_Horford Also, where did that fadeaway shot from last nights game come from…you don’t break that one out too much…Go Hawks
Answer: @ATLnSports Yeah i have it in my game. Coach just wants me to go to the basket everytime
Question: @Al_Horford Great game last night, Al! Heading back to Gainesville anytime soon? See when you come play the Wizards in Feb!
Answer: @DCG8RGRL Ill try to make it if theres a home basketball game to Gainesville
Question: @Al_Horford you guys have a strong team. What do you think is the Hawks biggest strength?
Answer: @steviedub Our athleticism and we have a lot of scorers
Question: @Al_Horford u eva thought comin 2 NY for the iS8 tournament?
Answer: @LiiveTivO I need a team, im open
Question: @Al_Horford u need to anwser questions more often!
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Answer: @5star09 I will. Im going to start to do this once a week. ill let everyone know when
Question: @Al_Horford Do you think you have a chance to be in the all-star game? What did you do this summer to improve your game?
Answer: @therealcharlsd I think so. I worked on my shooting all summer and hit the weights hard
Question: @Al_Horford did you lose wieght in the offseason, you look more athletic than ever before, even more than when you were a Gator…
Answer: @ATLnSports i put on more weight and im more toned. Feel in great shape
Question: @Al_Horford — Hey man what’s up? How do you think some of the and 1 ballers would do in the NBA based on the success of skip aka rafer?
Answer: @zogaard Depends who it is and what team they play for
Question: @Al_Horford What was the toughest environment to play during college?
Answer: @theshom_42 at Mississippi State. the hump. the crowd was rowdy
Question: @Al_Horford yo all what part of Dominican republic u from
Answer: @adalberto_perez Puerto plata
Question: @Al_Horford What do you think about your fellow Gator, Speights? He’s been the best and most consistent 76er so far this season.
Answer: @STEEEeee Yeah he has been great for the #sixers. It was just a matter of time. hes very talented
Question: {Assuming: Do you have a facebook account?}
Answer: @FamousUmair yeah i got a facebook page
Question: @Al_Horford how often did u practice as a kid?
Answer: @Patsfan3698 almost everyday. but i also did other sports like basbeall, soccer, volleyball, track
Question: @Al_Horford if you were’nt in basket ball what other sport would you play
Question: Answer @bahamaboi19 baseball or football
Question: @Al_Horford I mean size kicks do u wear
Answer @TKSmoove 17
Question: @Al_horford: How hard is the transition from playing power forward to the center postion you are sometimes being forced to play?
Answer @Tystephenson It was tough at first, but im more use to it now
Question: @Al_Horford how’s the hawks treating u
Answer @Gsxr750boy Good cant complain
Question: @Al_Horford Who are some of the big men you are trying to emulate and learn from as you develop in your still-young career?
Answer @glenngiangrande I look to guys like chris bosh, david west, david lee. guys play the game the right way
Question: @Al_Horford How does the NBA compare with playing championship level college ball?
Answer @GatorGirl7214 Its very different levels of play. NBA its tougher just because theres so much talent. However college is all about team
Question: @Al_Horford que se siente ser un latino en la nba, y como ves el futuro del baloncesto latino?
Answer @jo_oliva Me siento orgulloso. Y me siento muy bien acerca del futuro del baloncesto latino. hay mucho talento en nuestros países. Yo pienso hacer mi parte en un futuro. promoviendo el baloncesto y haciendo campamentos
Question: @Al_Horford do u like the addition of jamal crawford to the #hawks??
Answer @ballismalyfe Im a big Jamal Crawford fan, he brings fire power to the team. Happy to have him
Question: @Al_Horford would you rather be a power forward or do you like being a Center better???
Answer @VersityEnt i can play both. with our team i feel confident playing the 5
Question: @Al_Horford do u have a ps3
Answer @lilballer3 no i have a Wii
Question: @Al_Horford which NBA team do you think has the biggest rivalry with the Hawks?
Answer @PoloGee Celtics and the heat. just because of the playoffs
Question: @Al_Horford What will the #Hawks do differently against the Celtics tomorrow night. We had a shaky 1st half last night.
Answer @miss_mo14 Just come out strong, we cant get behind like that vs Boston, they are a great team
Question: @Al_Horford Hey Al
. I was just wondering wat is it like 2 play for the Atlanta hawks Basketball Team? Thanx Take Care, Best Wishes
Answer @Sparkle_Boots I love playing for the Hawks, i have great teamates and i love the city
Question: @Al_Horford How does it feel to have such a good start to this season and how do you set the tone for your team?
Answer @Flyyboii_Darryl feels good starting the right way, we just have to stay together and hang strong
Question: Por fin @Al_Horford en twitter!
Answer @iAlexDR tu lo sabe
Question: @Al_Horford does your team feel stronger this year with more depth coming from the bench?
Answer @zbriber26 we are wayyyyy more confident
Question: @Al_Horford Whats up Al How do you feel about the team’s progress this year?
Answer @TempleU2010 I like our team progress, i think we are showing a lot of growth as a team. We can still get better
Question: @Al_Horford Would you accept my challenge to a game of ping pong or do you think you’ll lose to a girl?
Answer @MissToyToy1 Very confident about my ping pong game. If i host a tournament, ill invite you to play
Question: @Al_Horford do u think u would dominate more if u played powerfoward instead of center?
Answer @youngPaynt Its more of my natural position. but theres a lot of great forwards in the game, so it would be a challenge
Question: @Al_Horford What do you feel you improved on from last season to this season?
Answer @TwAtlanta Feel like im better on defense just guarding the ball better. And on offense more confident about my offense
Question: @Al_Horford Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Answer @bamafan08 No pre game rituals, just a regular routine, of taking a nap, eating and working out before the game
Question: @Al_Horford You and zaza are taking the Hawks to the conference finals this year, right?
Answer @mickscal Thats a long ways, but we hope so
Question: @al_horford who is your favorite celebrity you have met in the ATL?
Answer @biggesthawksfan Chris Tucker came to one of the games and i got to meet him after, that was real cool
Question: @Al_Horford Who can jump higher, Jason Collins or ZaZa?
Answer @TwAtlanta LOL good question! probably zaza, but not by much
Question: @Al_Horford What’s your normal pre-game meal?
Answer @slefkoff Normal pre game meal is some Pasta either chicken alfredo or bolognese. with some salad and bread
Question: {Assuming that this was a question about NBA centers. Ya no se.}
Answer @EL_EU Probablemente Yao Ming ya que es tan grenade y Howard porque tiene mucho poder
