Blake Griffin has ‘fit in quickly’ to the Boston Celtics, according to Al Horford

It seems that the elder statesman of the Boston Celtics is happy to have another veteran big man around with forward Al Horford giving big man Blake Griffin the stamp of approval after practice on Monday. “He’s a great guy to have around,” said Horford via CLNS.

“He has a lot of perspective about the game, it’s been nice to have him around. He’s a vet that gets it; he wants to be a part of winning (and) he wants to do big things.” Signed by the team to help give Horford some support in the frontcourt — particularly while the team is without starting center Robert Williams — Griffin had a 7-point, 9-rebound preseason debut for the team on Friday.

“He’s fit in quickly, he’s one of us already,” explained Horford of the Oklahoma product’s near-seamless integration into Boston’s rotations thus far.

“(Griffin) fits in, and all of us are looking to take this journey together,” added the Florida product for emphasis.

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