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Tim Capurso

Al Horford Gives Context Behind Amusing Moment With 'Way Too Big' Celtics Ring

Boston Celtics center Al Horford reacts on the court during an October 15 game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics on Tuesday night received their championship rings before the team's 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks in the season opener at TD Garden. The moment was an emotional one for some on the team, such as guard Jaylen Brown, who felt the emotions of his whole career as he received the ring.

For the likes of veteran big man Al Horford, the moment was more lighthearted. Horford, who was mic'd up by TNT for the Celtics' ring ceremony before the game, amusingly pointed out to his teammates that his ring was too large.

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