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Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:35 pm EDT

Al Horford: Paul Pierce owes me $10K

By J.E. Skeets

Today, on 790 The Zone in Atlanta, Hawks forward Al Horford(notes) threw on his slippers, pulled a chair up by the fireplace and reminisced about the delightful 2008 Eastern Conference playoffs.

Peachtree Hoops explains:

"[...] Al Horford told a story that [happened] sometime during the first two games of 2008 playoff series with Boston. [Paul] Pierce and Al were jawing at each other standing at the free throw line. Realizing talk is cheap, they made a $10,000 wager over whether the Hawks would win a game in the series or not.

Well, the Hawks actually won three, and Horford has yet to receive any money. I don't think Paul can plead ignorance. If I recall correctly, Horford made it pretty clear the Hawks won that first one."

The Hawks and Celtics have obviously played a couple of times since the heated '08 series, so it's a little odd that Horford waited until now to call ol' Scrooge McPierce out. Then again, maybe Big Al balances his books like Leon's Furniture, which allows customers to defer payments. Or maybe Al actually needs the cash to pay off that expensive Leon's love seat. I don't know.

Regardless, the two teams next face each other on Friday Nov. 13.

I'll call Charles Oakley.

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  1. Saint
    1. Posted by Saint Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    That is a long time to wait to say something. Maybe he thought the Celts would win it again in '09 and could collect after the Finals.
  2. Saint
    2. Posted by Saint Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    I'm pretty sure in the video, Horford said "Straight Cash Homie"
  3. rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts
    3. Posted by rstealer boomer sux Lebronze nuts Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    Al horford.. u will never get paid, Paulina Pierce spent the 10K on the 2008 finals pimped out wheelchair
    paul pierce = loser!
  4. jon
    4. Posted by jon Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Pretty sure Pierce isn't allowed to pay up on that bet, it'd break all kinds of NBA rules
  5. alex m
    5. Posted by alex m Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    Horford is an idiot to say he betted on a NBA game. Does he not remember Donaghue? (sp)
  6. Brad
    6. Posted by Brad Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    Al Horford is an idiot.
  7. Steve
    7. Posted by Steve Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    i'm pretty sure the NBA will look down on wagering during a game
  8. dmortone
    8. Posted by dmortone Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    Let's be honest here, Horford betting on the the Hawks winning a playoff game is not even in the same time zone as Donaghy, a supposedly impartial official with direct influence over the outcome of games.
  9. dmortone
    9. Posted by dmortone Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    Though he'll probably get in trouble with stern
  10. gaborik10m
    10. Posted by gaborik10m Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    alex m is an idiot to say that he thinks this is the type of betting the NBA (or the government) considers illegal.
  11. K NEL
    11. Posted by K NEL Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    Al better tell him BBHMM - B*tch better have my money
  12. yas
    12. Posted by yas Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    i think the bet was made in jest, calm down.
  13. alex m
    13. Posted by alex m Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    Gaborik10m, Pete Rose begs to differ. Idiot.
  14. alex m
    14. Posted by alex m Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    And it's not the fact that he bet on the game, it's the fact that he publicy states it. IDIOT.
  15. pp
    15. Posted by pp Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    He'll pay when Hannity is water boarded
  16. Czheck
    16. Posted by Czheck Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    lmfao celtics suck! lakers 9-4 run in championships makes BOSTON LAME! magic owned bird now kobe is ownin the whole nba
  17. bobd
    17. Posted by bobd Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Horford is a punk at least Pierce has a ring and it doesn't matter how many games they lost at least he has one
  18. billy d
    18. Posted by billy d Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    chezk
    YEAH RIGHT
  19. Samantha M
    19. Posted by Samantha M Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:59 pm EDT

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    dis jank yall jacklegs aint seen nuthin yet u wait til i step in there yalls weak i take each one yall u to da rack u aint got nuthin
  20. Samantha M
    20. Posted by Samantha M Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:01 pm EDT

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    u all gay billy d
  21. Wilson C
    21. Posted by Wilson C Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:24 pm EDT

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    bunch of idiots!!! bet is bet don't matter what is the grand prize is lol..... PP can AH in bulk of gatorade lol 10k worth so pay up sucka!
  22. Casey
    22. Posted by Casey Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:30 pm EDT

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    Alex M you are dumb, Pete Rose bet on individual games with BOOKIES, even though he said he always bet for him to win. This is not the same at all so STFU.
  23. SUPREME BEATZZ
    23. Posted by SUPREME BEATZZ Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:08 pm EDT

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    Yo yall stupid on here. The NBA has no influence on what a individual person bets to another individual person. Its they money who cares. If that was the case, they wudnt have let Charles barkley gamble. The only time the NBA steps in is when a professional bet is made and it involves refs or personel who can directly influence the game to another teams advantage. Al Horford didnt bet no refs or managers or nothin, its was just a friendly wager b.w 2 opponents who were attemptin to rely on their NBA TALENT to win the game. Yall stupid man, read the rules.
  24. SUPREME BEATZZ
    24. Posted by SUPREME BEATZZ Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:08 pm EDT

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    Yo yall stupid on here. The NBA has no influence on what a individual person bets to another individual person. Its they money who cares. If that was the case, they wudnt have let Charles barkley gamble. The only time the NBA steps in is when a professional bet is made and it involves refs or personel who can directly influence the game to another teams advantage. Al Horford didnt bet no refs or managers or nothin, its was just a friendly wager b.w 2 opponents who were attemptin to rely on their NBA TALENT to win the game. Yall stupid man, read the rules.
  25. mattsmith18
    25. Posted by mattsmith18 Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:33 pm EDT

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    Kobe just got caught with another white chick in colorado... Maybe pierce can pay off his court fees..

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