Porzingis also gets a reunion with former Celtics big man Al Horford, who signed with the Warriors over the summer as a free agent. Porzingis said he had already spoken to Horford and anticipates the veteran helping him acclimate to Golden State.

Vucevic is a reliable low-post finisher who’s an undervalued floor spacer and ideal veteran center for the flawed Warriors. The former No. 16 overall pick is averaging 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, shooting 50.7% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range.

SAN FRANCISCO – Everything the Warriors imagined when they pinpointed Al Horford as a main offseason target in NBA free agency came together in a Christmas culmination for the 39-year-old who missed the previous seven games over the last three weeks.

The Athletic caught up with Horford to discuss several topics, including the end to a nerve-wracking week for the Warriors, the addition of former Boston Celtics teammate Kristaps Porziņģis, what it’s been like playing with Stephen Curry and his pick for the Super Bowl.

Al Horford has broken his silence on the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of his former Boston Celtics teammate, Kristaps Porzingis.

Horford racked up 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 114-113 victory over Memphis.

At the trade deadline, Al Horford reveals just how stressed he and the rest of teh Golden State Warriros roster were while anticipating a trade.