Dominican NBA player Al Horford won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, becoming the first from the Dominican Republic to do so.

Dominican NBA player Al Horford, a center for the Boston Celtics, made history as the first player from the Dominican Republic to win an NBA title. His victory came during the Celtics' 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks, marking their 18th championship. President Luis Abinader congratulated Horford, calling him a national treasure and expressing Dominican pride using the hashtag #DominicanPride.