A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that prized free agent Al Horford has agreed to terms on a four-year, $113 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

Horford made his decision on Saturday evening after spending most of the first two days of free agency meeting with the Wizards, Celtics and Atlanta – the team that drafted him. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot be signed until July 7.

The Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to terms with former Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford on a four-year, $113-million deal. Associated Press/John Bazemore

Horford, however, made it clear with a simple tweet: “Celtic pride,” it said, followed by 18 shamrocks.

Horford’s announcement came on the same day that the Celtics met with Kevin Durant in New York, even bringing New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady along for that meeting to help sell the virtues of playing in New England.

No such fanfare was needed for Horford – just an average salary of about $28 million a year for the next four years.

Horford spent his first nine seasons in Atlanta, but the Hawks agreed to terms with Dwight Howard and Kent Bazemore on big-money deals, leaving them little room for their centerpiece. Atlanta could have made a trade or two to create enough room to keep him as well, but by Saturday Horford was already starting to look elsewhere.

The four-time All-Star averaged 15.2 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Hawks last season. He gives the Celtics a formidable presence on both ends of the floor as they try to vault into the top tier of the Eastern Conference.

After Durant, Horford may have been the most impactful unrestricted free agent who was considered even somewhat available. LeBron James certainly would top that list, but he told media in Cleveland last week that he planned to remain with the Cavaliers after leading them to the championship.

Horford, at 6 feet, 10 inches and 245 pounds, has established himself as the ideal big man for the new era, a versatile player who can shoot from range, move the ball and provide top-notch defense. He has played center with Atlanta but also has the capability to slide to power forward in bigger lineups, giving his coaches multiple options to help them match up with opponents.

He struggled with injuries in 2011-12 and 2013-14, but bounced back to play 76 games two years ago and all 82 last season as the Hawks emerged as a top-tier team in the Eastern Conference.

LAKERS: Los Angeles and Luol Deng agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

HORNETS: A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Charlotte has agreed to terms with veteran forward Marvin Williams on a four-year deal worth $54 million.

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