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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.
Robert Horry will be a contestant on the reality show Superstars, partnered with model Estella Warren. The premiere is scheduled to air on June 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Terrell Owens Set for New-Look Superstars (April 21, 2009)
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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
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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 -
Robert Horry Timeline
- August 25, 1970: Born
- 1992: Debuts with Houston Rockets
- 1994: NBA Championship with Houston Rockets
- 1995: NBA Championship with Houston Rockets
- 1996: Traded to Phoenix Suns, then Los Angeles Lakers
- 2000: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2001: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2002: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2003: Signs with San Antonio Spurs
- 2005: NBA Championship with San Antonio Spurs
- 2007: NBA Championship (Spurs)
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Slate Magazine: Robert Horry, the NBA's best con man (2005)
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#goodtimes The day Robert Horry shot that 3, and embarrassed the Spurs. Man....I ran to my neighbor's house screamin' that day lol
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#worldsthinnestbook How it feels to never win a championship by Robert Horry
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#goodtimes when robert horry hit the game winning 3pt shot against the kings
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#GoodTimes = Runnin in The Middle of The Street After Robert Horry Hit The Game Winner vs The Kings in the Playoffs ( @Lakers )
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@BUTTAMUTHAFUCKA Yeah, but rings don't equate to greatness, if that was the case Robert Horry would be the greates NBA player ever
@lifted_truth | November 08, 2009 10:02 PM
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Robert Horry 1992-93 Upper Deck "Top Prospects" Rookie Card #464 - $2.50
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Robert Horry Vital Stats
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- Height: 6-10
- Weight: 240
- Rookie Year: 1992
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Robert Horry Timeline
- August 25, 1970: Born
- 1992: Debuts with Houston Rockets
- 1994: NBA Championship with Houston Rockets
- 1995: NBA Championship with Houston Rockets
- 1996: Traded to Phoenix Suns, then Los Angeles Lakers
- 2000: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2001: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2002: NBA Championship with Los Angeles Lakers
- 2003: Signs with San Antonio Spurs
- 2005: NBA Championship with San Antonio Spurs
- 2007: NBA Championship (Spurs)
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- ESPNMAG.com: Wake-Up Call
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