The Celtics' veteran leader took a long, winding road to his first NBA title, and he's reaping the rewards of his patience.

Al Horford, who played the 2nd-most playoff games without a title, shares what got him through tough times.

Al Horford did the opposite. He left the Atlanta Hawks for the team they had discarded in the first round of the playoffs, choosing Boston from a list that also included OKC. It was a sliding ...