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Horry in August 2012
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 25, 1970 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school | Andalusia (Andalusia, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1992–2008 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1996 | Houston Rockets |
| 1996–1997 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1997–2003 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2003–2008 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 7,715 (7.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,269 (4.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,343 (2.1 apg) |
Robert Keith Horry (born August 25, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He is now a sports commentator. People called him "Big Shot Rob" because he made important shots in big games. He won seven NBA championships. Many people think he is one of the best "clutch" players in NBA history.
He played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won seven championships. This is more than any player who didn't play for the Boston Celtics in the 1950s and 1960s. He is one of only four players to win NBA championships with three different teams. He won two with the Houston Rockets, three with the Los Angeles Lakers, and two with the San Antonio Spurs. He never lost in the NBA Finals. He holds NBA records for most three-point shots made in a playoff game without missing. He also holds the record for most steals in an NBA Finals game. Horry now works as a commentator for the Lakers on Spectrum SportsNet.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Robert Keith Horry was born on August 25, 1970. This happened in Harford County, Maryland. His parents divorced soon after. Robert grew up in Andalusia, Alabama. His father, Robert Sr., was in the army. They met every week when his father was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia.
When Horry was a senior at Andalusia High School, he was a top player. He won the Naismith Alabama High School Player of the Year Award.
College Basketball Career
Horry went to the University of Alabama. He played college basketball there from 1988 to 1992. His coach was Wimp Sanderson. He was teammates with Latrell Sprewell, who also became an NBA player.
Horry started 108 of the 133 games he played. He helped his team win three Southeastern Conference (SEC) tournament titles. They also reached the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament twice. Alabama's record was 98 wins and 36 losses during his four years. He set a school record with 282 blocked shots. He was chosen for the All-Southeastern Conference team. He also made the SEC All-Defensive and SEC All-Academic teams. Horry later returned to college and finished his degree in 2021.
Professional Basketball Journey
Houston Rockets: Winning First Championships (1992–1996)
The Houston Rockets picked Horry 11th overall in the 1992 NBA draft. He played as a small forward. He spent his first four seasons with the Rockets. He helped them win the NBA Championship in 1994 and 1995. During the Finals, he set an NBA record with seven steals in one game. Horry wore jersey number 25 with the Rockets.
Horry showed his "clutch" ability early in his career. In 1993, he made a key shot in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. This put the Rockets ahead late in the game. In 1994, a trade to the Detroit Pistons was canceled. Horry said this saved his career. He became a key player for the Rockets' championship teams. He made a game-winning shot in the 1995 Western Conference Finals. He also hit a big three-pointer in Game 3 of the 1995 NBA Finals. After winning the 1995 NBA Finals, Horry and the Rockets won their second NBA Championship. Horry said this was his proudest championship. The Rockets were the sixth seed in the Western Conference that year.
Phoenix Suns: A Short Stop (1996–1997)
On August 19, 1996, Horry was traded to the Phoenix Suns. This trade included Sam Cassell, Chucky Brown, and Mark Bryant. In return, the Rockets got Charles Barkley, a former NBA Most Valuable Player. Horry had been criticized for not shooting enough in Houston. He felt this led to the trade. While with the Suns, he had an argument with coach Danny Ainge. Horry threw a towel at Ainge during this incident.
Los Angeles Lakers: Three-Peat Success (1997–2003)
The incident with coach Ainge led to Horry being traded. On January 10, 1997, he went to the Los Angeles Lakers for Cedric Ceballos. The Lakers had retired jersey number 25 for Gail Goodrich. So, Horry wore number 5 instead. On May 6, 1997, he set an NBA record. He made seven three-point shots in a playoff game without missing.
During the 1999–2000 season, Horry often played more minutes than the starters. This was especially true during the playoffs. In the 2000 Finals, the Lakers played the Indiana Pacers. Game 4 went into overtime. Shaquille O'Neal fouled out. But Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a win. Horry scored 17 points in that game. The Lakers won the series 4-2. This gave Horry his third championship.
In the 2000–01 season, Horry again played many minutes in the playoffs. In the 2001 NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, Horry was key in Game 3. He scored 12 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter. This included a big three-pointer with 47.1 seconds left. He also made four free throws to seal the win. The Lakers won Game 5 to get their second straight championship. Horry said this was his second proudest victory.
In the 2001–02 season, Horry started 23 games. In the playoffs, he started 14 games. He played about 37 minutes per game. Horry's reputation for clutch play grew in Game 4 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals. The Lakers were playing the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers were down by 24 points in the first half. They cut the lead to 99–97 with 11.8 seconds left. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal missed shots. The ball bounced to Horry. He hit a three-pointer as time ran out. The Lakers won Game 4, 100–99. The Lakers won the series in 7 games. They then swept the New Jersey Nets 4–0 in the 2002 NBA Finals. This completed their "three-peat" (three championships in a row). Horry started all four games in the Finals.
A similar play happened on March 5, 2003. Horry hit a game-winning shot against the Indiana Pacers. In the 2003 playoffs, the Lakers tried for a fourth straight championship. But in Game 5 against the Spurs, Horry missed a game-winning shot. The Lakers lost the series in six games.
San Antonio Spurs: Adding More Rings (2003–2008)
After the 2002–03 season, Horry became a free agent. He signed with the San Antonio Spurs. He wanted to be closer to his family in Houston. With the Spurs, coach Gregg Popovich played him fewer minutes. This helped him play better. In the 2003–04 season, the Spurs won 57 games. They reached the 2004 playoffs. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
In the next season, the Spurs reached the playoffs. They went on to win the 2005 NBA Finals. Horry played a big part in their success. He made 38 three-pointers in the 2005 playoffs. In Game 5 of the 2005 NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons, he was a hero. He scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. The Spurs won Game 5, 96–95. Horry hit a game-winning three-pointer with 5.9 seconds left. The Spurs won the series in seven games. This gave them their third NBA Championship. Horry got his sixth championship ring. He said this was his third most important championship.
During the 2007 playoffs, Horry had an incident with Steve Nash. Horry was suspended for two games. The Spurs went on to sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2007 NBA Finals. This was their fourth NBA title. It was Horry's seventh championship ring.
He started wearing number 25 again after the 2006–07 season. After the 2007–08 season, Horry became a free agent. He did not sign with another team. This was his last professional season.
Records and Achievements
Horry won his seventh championship with the Spurs in 2007. He is one of only nine players to win seven or more NBA championships. He is the only one who did not play on the 1960s Celtics. He was one of only four players to win back-to-back NBA championships with two teams. In 2005, he became the second player, after John Salley, to win the NBA championship with three teams. When he retired, Horry had played 244 playoff games. This was the most ever at that time. He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
When he retired, Horry held the record for most three-pointers in the NBA Finals with 56. He passed Michael Jordan's record of 42. However, five players have now passed him. He still holds the NBA playoffs record for most three-point field goals made in a game without missing (seven). This happened against the Utah Jazz in 1997. He also still holds the NBA record for most steals in an NBA Finals game.
Horry often played better in the playoffs and Finals. In the regular season, he averaged 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. In the playoffs, he averaged 7.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. In the Finals, he averaged 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He shot 39.2% from three-point range in his Finals career.
Horry and Steve Kerr are both known for making big shots. They won NBA Championships for a decade. Together, they won 12 championships over 14 years. Either Kerr or Horry was on an NBA Finals team from 1993–94 to 2002–03. Every time, their team won. Horry's teams won in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2007. Kerr's teams won in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2003. Each won three titles with teams coached by Phil Jackson. Horry won two with teams coached by Gregg Popovich.
In 2009, Horry played in the NBA Asia Challenge. He was one of the "NBA Legends" in the game.
Horry was the first player to get 100 steals, 100 blocked shots, and 100 three-pointers in one season. In 2010, he was put into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Horry played in three Game 7s that went to overtime. These were in 1993, 2002, and 2006.
Famous Playoff Clutch Moments
- May 22, 1993: Horry made a mid-range shot with 32.7 seconds left. This gave the Rockets a two-point lead in Game 7. But the Rockets lost in overtime.
- May 22, 1995: Horry hit a jumper with 6.5 seconds left. This gave Houston a 94–93 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
- June 11, 1995: Horry hit a three-pointer over Horace Grant with 14.1 seconds left. This gave Houston a 104–100 lead in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Houston won the game and later swept the series.
- June 10, 2001: Horry scored 12 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He hit a crucial three-pointer and made four free throws. This helped the Lakers win 96–91.
- April 28, 2002: Horry hit a game-winning three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left. This was in Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
- May 26, 2002: Horry hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. This was in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers won 100–99 and tied the series.
- June 19, 2005: Horry hit a game-winning three-pointer with 5.9 seconds left. This was in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Detroit Pistons. He scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. The Spurs won 96–95.
- April 30, 2007: Horry hit a three-pointer with 35 seconds left. This gave the Spurs a 93–89 lead in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs won 96–89.
NBA Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1992–93 | Houston | 79 | 79 | 29.5 | .474 | .255 | .715 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 10.1 |
| 1993–94† | Houston | 81 | 81 | 29.3 | .459 | .324 | .732 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 1.5 | .9 | 9.9 |
| 1994–95† | Houston | 64 | 61 | 32.4 | .447 | .379 | .761 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 10.2 |
| 1995–96 | Houston | 71 | 71 | 37.1 | .410 | .366 | .776 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 12.0 |
| 1996–97 | Phoenix | 32 | 15 | 22.5 | .421 | .308 | .640 | 3.7 | 1.7 | .9 | .8 | 6.9 |
| 1996–97 | L.A. Lakers | 22 | 14 | 30.7 | .455 | .329 | .700 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 9.2 |
| 1997–98 | L.A. Lakers | 72 | 71 | 30.4 | .476 | .204 | .692 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 7.4 |
| 1998–99 | L.A. Lakers | 38 | 5 | 19.6 | .459 | .444 | .739 | 4.0 | 1.5 | .9 | 1.0 | 4.9 |
| 1999–00† | L.A. Lakers | 76 | 0 | 22.2 | .438 | .309 | .788 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 5.7 |
| 2000–01† | L.A. Lakers | 79 | 1 | 20.1 | .387 | .346 | .711 | 3.7 | 1.6 | .7 | .7 | 5.2 |
| 2001–02† | L.A. Lakers | 81 | 23 | 26.4 | .398 | .374 | .783 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 6.8 |
| 2002–03 | L.A. Lakers | 80 | 26 | 29.3 | .387 | .288 | .769 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .8 | 6.5 |
| 2003–04 | San Antonio | 81 | 1 | 15.9 | .405 | .380 | .645 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .6 | .6 | 4.8 |
| 2004–05† | San Antonio | 75 | 16 | 18.6 | .419 | .370 | .789 | 3.6 | 1.1 | .9 | .8 | 6.0 |
| 2005–06 | San Antonio | 63 | 3 | 18.8 | .384 | .368 | .647 | 3.8 | 1.3 | .7 | .8 | 5.1 |
| 2006–07† | San Antonio | 68 | 8 | 16.5 | .359 | .336 | .594 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .7 | .6 | 3.9 |
| 2007–08 | San Antonio | 45 | 5 | 13.0 | .319 | .257 | .643 | 2.4 | 1.0 | .5 | .4 | 2.5 |
| Career | 1,107 | 480 | 24.5 | .425 | .341 | .726 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .9 | 7.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1993 | Houston | 12 | 12 | 31.2 | .465 | .300 | .741 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 10.5 |
| 1994† | Houston | 23 | 23 | 33.8 | .434 | .382 | .765 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | .9 | 11.7 |
| 1995† | Houston | 22 | 22 | 38.2 | .445 | .400 | .744 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 13.1 |
| 1996 | Houston | 8 | 8 | 38.5 | .407 | .396 | .435 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 13.1 |
| 1997 | L.A. Lakers | 9 | 9 | 31.0 | .447 | .429 | .778 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .8 | 6.7 |
| 1998 | L.A. Lakers | 13 | 13 | 32.5 | .557 | .353 | .683 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 8.6 |
| 1999 | L.A. Lakers | 8 | 0 | 22.1 | .462 | .417 | .786 | 4.5 | 1.4 | .8 | .8 | 5.0 |
| 2000† | L.A. Lakers | 23 | 0 | 26.9 | .407 | .288 | .702 | 5.3 | 2.5 | .9 | .8 | 7.6 |
| 2001† | L.A. Lakers | 16 | 0 | 23.9 | .368 | .362 | .591 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5.9 |
| 2002† | L.A. Lakers | 19 | 14 | 37.0 | .449 | .387 | .789 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 1.7 | .8 | 9.3 |
| 2003 | L.A. Lakers | 12 | 10 | 31.1 | .319 | .053 | .556 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 5.6 |
| 2004 | San Antonio | 10 | 0 | 21.1 | .465 | .364 | .929 | 6.3 | .9 | .8 | .2 | 6.1 |
| 2005† | San Antonio | 23 | 0 | 26.9 | .448 | .447 | .732 | 5.4 | 2.0 | .9 | .9 | 9.3 |
| 2006 | San Antonio | 13 | 5 | 17.2 | .405 | .353 | .731 | 3.7 | .8 | .4 | .7 | 4.2 |
| 2007† | San Antonio | 18 | 0 | 20.1 | .417 | .351 | .824 | 3.9 | 1.6 | .6 | 1.3 | 4.3 |
| 2008 | San Antonio | 15 | 0 | 10.3 | .194 | .227 | .667 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 1.5 |
| Career | 244 | 116 | 28.0 | .426 | .359 | .722 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .9 | 7.9 | |
Family Life
Horry's first child, his daughter Ashlyn, had a rare genetic condition. She passed away in 2011 at age 17. His older son, Camron Horry, plays football at Texas A&M. His younger daughter, Jade Horry, lives in Los Angeles. His younger son, Christian "CJ" Horry, plays basketball at UCLA. Horry coached his own AAU basketball team called Big Shot. On September 29, 2019, he married Candice Madrid.
Horry appeared as himself in a 2023 TV show. It was an episode of The Lincoln Lawyer.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Horry para niños
- List of NBA players with most championships
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff steals leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff blocks leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff 3-point scoring leaders
