Robert Horry

Guide Note

Robert Horry is a forward for the San Antonio Spurs. He is widely recognized as one of the premiere clutch players in professional basketball. He is also known for his outstanding versatility, with the ability to play both forward positions as well as center. His flexibility has made him a key ingredient and popular player on seven NBA Championships teams with three different squads. Although originally thought of as a potential all-star in his youth, in the mold of Scottie Pippen or Grant Hill, Horry has comfortably settled into his role as a valued bench player with a flair for the dramatic.

Fast Facts

Born: August 25, 1970
Hometown: Hartford, MD
Number 25
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 240 lbs
Nick Name: Big Shot Bob
College: University of Alabama
Draft: 11th overall 1992 Houston
NBA Titles: 7

Early Life

Robert Horry was born in Harford Country, Maryland on August 25, 1970. He attended Andalusia High School where he won the Alabama Naismith High School Player of the Year Award. He would later play for the University of Alabama where he would generate intense interest of NBA teams with his excellent play.

Pro Career

Horry was selected as the 11th pick in the NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. In 1994 and 1995, he would help the Rockets win back to back championships. During the championship runs he would hit several big shots establishing his flair for the dramatic. In 1996, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns with Sam Cassell, Chucky Brown and Mark Bryant, for Superstar Charles Barkley. Then after an infamous incident where he threw a towel in the face of his Head Coach Danny Ainge, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Cedric Ceballos. In Los Angeles, he would help the Lakers win championships in 2000, 2001, and 2002. He would continue to turn in clutch performances, especially in 2002 when he hit a buzzer beating, game winning three point shot in game 4 of the Western Conference Championship. In 2003, Horry would sign as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs and win two more NBA Championships. He continues to be a valued bench player for the Spurs, providing pack up for Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili