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ATLANTA, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Hawks have come to terms on a multi-year contract extension with center Al Horford, the team announced Monday.
The Hawks didn't release the terms of the contract but The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported it is for five years and worth $60 million.
"From the moment he arrived in Atlanta, Al has been a large part of our success," Hawks General Manager Rick Sund said. "The winning tradition he brought to the franchise as a rookie out of Florida has extended to three consecutive playoff seasons in a Hawks uniform.
"In addition, he was deservedly recognized as an All-Star last year, and we certainly look forward to his continued development as we move forward."
Horford averaged 14.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 81 games last season for Atlanta.
A third overall pick out of Florida in the 2007 draft, the 24-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 9.6 boards and 2.1 assists in 232 career games.
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