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Sixers podcast: Talking all things Al Horford with Boston scribe Gary Washburn

Al Horford is expected to make a solid impact with the 76ers. The Sixers will give him an opportunity to play power forward, his preferred position. Yet, he's not going to wow people with video-game type stats of by being a vocal, in-your-face teammate. Horford will lead by example.

Former Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) is looking to make an impact with point guard Ben Simmons and his new Sixers teammates.
Former Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) is looking to make an impact with point guard Ben Simmons and his new Sixers teammates.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

MIAMI — In the latest Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey and Boston Globe NBA writer Gary Washburn discuss the 76ers free-agent acquisition of former Celtics post player Al Horford.

They also discuss why Horford left Boston and his expected impact in Philly. They also talk about the Celtics expectations for this upcoming season.