Would the Warriors fail to pursue Horford?

On July 15, the NBA entered the offseason. So far, the Warriors have not done anything, and the rumors about them and Horford have not come true. According to reports, Horford and his wife are about to have their sixth child, which makes Horford a little confused about playing on the West Coast. It's no secret that the Warriors are eager to get Horford. According to famous reporter Marc J. Spears, the Warriors originally expected Horford to sign last week, but he has not signed yet because he is still considering other options. The Bucks, Hawks and Lakers also expressed interest in signing Horford, competing with the Warriors for the player. He himself is not in a hurry to sign a contract, and he is about to turn 40 and is considering the option of retirement.

However, Horford himself does not seem to be in a hurry to make a decision. Spears revealed: "He is still thinking and not in a hurry to make a decision." This shows that when Horford chooses the next stop, he not only considers the team's competitiveness and his career planning, but also weighs other important factors. Among them, family factors may be one of the keys that affect his decision-making.

Horford is about to welcome his sixth child, and the family means a lot to him. Spears mentioned: "He lived in Atlanta and Boston during the offseason. So I heard that whether it is the Warriors or the Lakers who are not that strong, being so far from his family may affect his decision." For Horford, being able to stay close to his family at this stage of his career is undoubtedly an important consideration.

In addition, Horford's son Ian may have an impact on his decision. Spears said: "Do you know who I think will be involved in this decision? His 10-year-old son Ian. He started playing away with Horford two years ago. The kid loves basketball. I know he'll say, 'Dad, Stephen Curry.' All kids love Stephen Curry. I can tell that Ian is trying to convince his dad to continue playing." Ian's love for basketball and his admiration for Curry's idol may make Horford hesitate when considering retirement.

During Horford's career, he has been selected as the All-Star many times and won the NBA championship in 2024. For this reason, the factors that influence Horford's decisions are not just basketball factors, but more accompanying his family is also an important option. Do you think Horford can eventually join the Warriors?