Former Los Angeles Lakers star Robert Horry has no qualms about not making the Naismith Hall of Fame. After all, his jewelry collection is more than considerable, even without a bust in Springfield.

Speaking with Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Horry was blunt in his assessment of a potential HOF induction, making clear he does not lose any sleep when pondering his candidacy.

“If the Hall of Fame comes calling one day, I’ll be proud” Horry said. “If it doesn’t, so be it. I know one thing, half those guys in there don’t have what I have, and that’s seven rings.”
To be clear, Horry was quite generous when speaking of the number of players who hold as many championship rings as he does. Far from half, in fact, only six players inducted into the hall won more championships than Horry did as a player, with the entire half-dozen former members of the Boston Celtics. Horry, on the other hand, helped raise banners for three separate organizations over the course of his 16-year career, playing critical crunch time minutes for all three.
In fact, his late-game heroics are undoubtedly the hallmark of his career, boosting his image beyond his status as a role player. However, despite hitting some of the most memorable shots in NBA history, Horry's career totals are a far cry from what is typically considered a hall of fame resume.
Boasting a career stat line of 7 points per game, with 4.8 rebounds on 42% shooting, Horry's value was primarily derived from his performance in the final minutes of key playoff games. Even for an organization as inconsistent as the Naismith Hall of Fame–boasting the immortal Bill Bradley as a member–the induction of Horry would represent a new low, signifying that game-ending shots are more important than the first 47 minutes of production.
Then again, if the HOF is already broken, there might not be too much harm in letting in every feel-good story. Either way, it's doubtful Horry will care as he takes the time to polish his ring collection.