WARRIORS SIGNING 38-YEAR-OLD AL HORFORD IN A SHOCKING TEAM DEAL — EVEN Stephen Curry Doesn’t Get This Privilege

Are the Golden State Warriors building a championship squad — or a retirement home with rims?! In a move NOBODY saw coming, sources say the Dubs have verbally agreed to bring in 6x All-Star and former NBA champ AL HORFORD, who turns 39 this season!

The front office is keeping it quiet (for now), but insiders say Horford could be the “missing veteran brain” Steph Curry begged for behind the scenes.

“If they’re going all in for one last ring, this is their ‘chess move,’” one league exec said. “But it’s risky… Father Time is undefeated.”

Social media is already on fire, with fans torn between calling this “another Andre Iguodala moment” or just “the weirdest signing since DeMarcus Cousins in Golden State.”

One fan tweeted: “Is this the Warriors or the cast of ‘The Expendables’?”

In a surprising and controversial move, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly agreed to sign 38-year-old veteran big man Al Horford to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal — a move that’s raising eyebrows across the NBA, and even within the Warriors’ own locker room.

According to league sources, Horford will receive a contract with full guarantees and special veteran incentives, including influence in team decision-making and a clearly defined leadership role — something that, shockingly, even franchise cornerstone Stephen Curry has not been publicly offered.

A SHOCK MOVE FOR A VETERAN STAR

Al Horford, a five-time All-Star and one of the most respected veterans in the league, was widely expected to either retire or return to the Boston Celtics for one last season. Instead, the Warriors made an aggressive pitch, selling Horford on a unique opportunity to end his career in the Bay Area — possibly as the “locker room leader” and backup mentor to the team’s developing frontcourt.

The deal reportedly includes:

A one-year, $10 million fully guaranteed contract

A player option to transition into a front office or player development role post-retirement

Influence in mentoring young bigs like Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney

And, controversially, a say in game-day rotations and practice routines

EVEN CURRY DIDN’T GET THIS?

What’s generating the most buzz, however, is the perception that Horford has been granted privileges that even Stephen Curry — a two-time MVP, four-time champion, and the face of the franchise — has never formally received.

“Steph has always been the ultimate team-first guy,” one anonymous league executive told The Athletic. “But giving a newcomer that kind of voice, even if it’s someone as respected as Al, could ruffle feathers. It sends a message that leadership is now being shared in a way that may feel unfamiliar to Curry.”

While Curry hasn’t made any public statement, sources say he was “surprised” by the details of the Horford deal but remains committed to the team’s bigger picture.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE WARRIORS?

With Draymond Green aging and Klay Thompson now a Dallas Maverick, Golden State has been on a mission to stabilize the locker room culture while developing its young core. Bringing in Horford — who helped anchor the Celtics’ defense during their 2024 NBA Championship run — fits that philosophy.

But the risk is clear: Balancing respect for past icons like Curry while empowering new voices is a delicate dance. If mishandled, it could sow division in a team already in transition.

Still, some analysts argue this move is more symbolic than tactical.

“This isn’t about stats. It’s about legacy, mentorship, and setting standards,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Horford’s not here to carry a team. He’s here to hold it together.”

LOOKING AHEAD

As training camp nears, all eyes will be on how this new dynamic plays out. Can Horford justify the privileges he’s been given? Will Curry accept a more democratic leadership structure in his twilight years?

One thing’s for sure: Golden State’s front office isn’t afraid to make bold moves — even if it means testing the boundaries of tradition and loyalty.