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Former Los Angeles Lakers stud Robert Horry has hit more than a few clutch shots during his heyday. After all, you don’t get the nickname “Big Shot Bob” for nothing. As such, the seven-time NBA champion can be considered an authority when it comes to naming the best clutch shooter in the league. His top […]

Robert Horry made an interesting comment about the Milwaukee Bucks championship run last season. It is questionable why he would make this comment when the Bucks have been the most impressive team in the NBA for the past three seasons In a recent interview, Horry had this to say about the Bucks championship, “I don’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ poor start to the season continued on Friday night as they fell in three overtimes to the lowly Sacramento Kings. It was a forgettable performance from Frank Vogel’s squad and Lakers legend Robert Horry let them hear it after the game on live television with James Worthy. Here is what Horry […]

Some things are considered sacred by sports fans and former San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry had to learn it the hard way. The love for Tim Duncan by Spurs fans is untouchable. No one should diss the Hall of Fame power forward and expect no retaliation from San Antonio’s diehards. Horry was a guest […]

Dennis Schroder could very well be the last man standing in this offseason’s game of musical chairs. The Los Angeles Lakers free agent has yet to sign with a team, or even come close for that matter, as interest for his services has reportedly dwindled in recent weeks. Now it appears one Lakers legend is […]

It’s been a pretty eventful past few days in free agency for the NBA. Interestingly, however, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard still has yet to make his decision on his future with LA. This has kept the entire Clippers fanbase on edge — something that does not sit well with former Los Angeles Lakers […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has never been shy about his admiration for the late Kobe Bryant. He wears his shoes, imitates his moves, and lives his philosophies. It’s great to witness, really. Recently, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith recently declared Booker as the next Kobe. While many were slanted to agree, one former NBA […]

There may still be another LA team in the 2021 playoffs in the Los Angeles Clippers, but Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t care less. With the Lakers out of the playoff picture after a first-round exit, some might think that the likes of Shaq and Robert Horry would be rooting for the other […]

Robert Horry knows what he’s talking about. His seven NBA rings do a lot of convincing. But his most recent remark regarding Shaquille O’Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon have raised not a few eyebrows. In a guesting on The Ringer, Horry said it’s Olajuwon over Shaq all day (via Lakers Nation). “Hakeem was better. Shaq was […]

To say that the NBA season didn’t turn out the way the Los Angeles Lakers hope it would is the understatement of the year. Anthony Davis’ injury just minutes into Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns basically summed up their season from hell. Lakers icon Robert Horry recently appeared on The Ryen Russillo Podcast to […]

With 17 championships, 32 NBA Finals appearances, and more than 700 playoff games, the Los Angeles Lakers have one of the richest playoff histories in the NBA. Among these postseason moments are game-winners made by some of the team’s greatest players and heroes who came up in big moments for the franchise. Anthony Davis added […]

LeBron James has been well-known to dominate first-round playoff matchups. The Los Angeles Lakers star famously has not lost in the opening round of the playoffs at any point in his first 17 years in the NBA. His sterling record currently stands at 14-0. While most would expect that to be the best mark in […]

On Saturday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will belatedly induct the Class of 2020 (including Kobe Bryant) and announce the Class of 2021. The crop of finalists, obviously, is a decorated list of players and coaches, including nine first-timers: Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Rick Adelman, Yolanda Griffith, Bill Russell (as a coach), Lauren […]

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 […]

Former NBA veterans Robert Horry and Richard Jefferson formed a tag team to slam JJ Redick over his critical remarks on the New Orleans Pelicans‘ front office. The Pelicans are currently 21-25, which has them sitting in 12th place in the Western Confernce. Jefferson poked fun at Redick while referencing the fact that several notable […]

Former NBA forward Robert Horry believes he is one of the kings of clutch. Horry said Wednesday on ESPN he belongs on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore of clutch players alongside Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Kobe Bryant: "MJ, Kobe, Reggie Miller & myself!" – @RKHorry on his Mt Rushmore of clutch players in NBA history […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had no shortage of NBA legends and Hall of Famers throughout their illustrious history, from George Mikan to LeBron James and everybody else in between. But in addition to all these stars, the supporting cast has played key roles in winning 17 championships in franchise history. These unheralded heroes have received […]

Longtime NBA forward Robert Horry is going right back at Internet trolls after congratulating Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady for winning his seventh championship. Horry tweeted out a picture, originally from NBA Memes, welcoming Brady to the “7 Chip Club.” Congratulations @TomBrady Welcome to the 7 Chip Club pic.twitter.com/FIAyjSW5hI — Robert Horry (@RKHorry) February […]

Along with Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is considered by many as one of the greatest of all time. While Kobe idolized MJ growing up, it was actually another NBA legend that Bryant wanted to emulate in his own game. Jan. 26, 2021 marks the first anniversary of Kobe’s untimely passing, and […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

With 16 championships, the Los Angeles Lakers have a rich playoff history that includes several game-winners. Anthony Davis joined that list after he sank a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to help the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets, 105-103, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.  With that shot, which Davis called the biggest of his career, […]

NBA legend and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal named his “Mount Rushmore” of teammates during an appearance on the “DangerTalk Podcast” with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Three of Shaq’s selections will come as no surprise: Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade all made it to O’Neal’s list. However, the final spot was […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Robert Horry had a powerful and emotional reaction to Jacob Blake’s shooting. Horry said it was tough for him to explain to his kid that black people are “endangered species pretty much.” My friend Robert Horry on the show tonight…. powerful…. truth… @lakers @SpectrumSN @NBA pic.twitter.com/rJk1dExGTg — Chris Geeter McGee […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered to be one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. Throughout its rich history, this team has had its fair share of some of the greatest players of all time. Some of these players made their way to Los Angeles via the draft, while others signed […]

Robert Horry is truly one of the most celebrated role players in NBA history. The retired 6-foot-9 forward, after all, won a total of 7 Larry O’Brien trophies with three different franchises. Horry also never missed the postseason throughout his entire 16-year career. To be clear, Horry was never considered a superstar and he didn’t […]

Behind Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Robert Horry, the Los Angeles Lakers won three straight titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002 under the guidance of Hall of Fame tactician Phil Jackson. To win that first ring in 2000 over the Indiana Pacers, the Lakers first had to get past the Portland Trail Blazers in the […]

It’s no secret that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant modeled his game after Michael Jordan — down to every pump fake, pivot, and fade-away. According to one former teammate of Bryant’s, the comparisons apply off the court, too. On Wireside Chat with Houston Rockets broadcaster Craig Ackerman, seven-time champion Robert Horry said The Last […]

The Houston Rockets have had plenty of elite-caliber players pass through their organization since their early days in the late ’60s and ’70s. The list at small forward is slim, though, with only five players who can claim the right to be considered among the cream of the crop. These are the best five small forwards […]

With 16 championship banners hanging in the rafters at the Staples Center and some of the greatest players in NBA history coming through the organization during the team’s illustrious history, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular and well-known sports franchise in the world. During an event to announce the partnership between […]

Former San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry claims San Antonio is “not a destination where guys want to go play.” LaMarcus Aldridge is the last big time free agent to sign with the Spurs, who are in danger of missing the playoffs this season: “People forget, that when you are that good, you don’t get […]

Chicago Bulls color commentator Stacey King could not hold in the laughter after hearing NBC Sports Chicago sideline reporter Leila Rahimi quote coach Jim Boylen making one of the most puzzling player comparisons in league history. Boylen said Bulls center Luke Kornet reminded him of Robert Horry, and King was so incredulous that his laugh […]

The evaluation of players due to the number of rings on their fingers has a been long-used method to measure a star’s greatness. Robert Horry, who has won seven titles during his 16 seasons in the league, is here to say those chips don’t mean literal greatness. The always-blunt Horry said as much during the […]

Miami Heat rookie Duncan Robinson had quite a memorable evening on Wednesday, as the 6-foot-7 swingman amazingly knocked down a record nine 3-pointers en route to a 29-point performance for Miami. This astounding feat allowed Robinson to match an earlier record set by none other than seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry more than two decades […]

The Sacramento Kings’ Twitter account had a little fun at in-state rival Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, sharing Robert Horry’s Western Conference Finals game-winning shot with a twist. https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1195461473511690240 The Kings’ sliced in then-second-year swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic’s game-winner for Sacramento over the Lakers from December 2018 right after Horry pulls up in his famous (or […]

For a team to win a championship, they must need contributions from everyone. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and others didn’t play one-on-five during their runs. Championships are won and lost by the quiet guys in the corner of the locker room. It doesn’t matter how many superstars they play alongside, the real unsung […]

Quinn Cook has built a reputation for not shying away from a big shot. According to him, he got this gutsy trait of his from watching two Los Angeles Lakers greats approach the game. Cook is the latest point guard to don the Purple and Gold. He is expected to be a backup option at […]

For anybody involved with the Los Angeles Lakers–Sacramento Kings 2002 Western Conference Finals—whether they be players, fans, or spectators—it’s difficult to remove the sting of a memorable series. Nevertheless, former high-intensity foes in Scot Pollard and Robert Horry reunited off the court at a release party for the video game NBA 2K20. Pollard, now 44 […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers great Robert Horry had a controversial take on the Los Angeles Clippers while on The Sedano Show Wednesday. ‘Big Shot Rob’ revealed that he is not overly impressed with the Clippers’ revamped roster, and he doesn’t think that they will be as good as most people expect. "I just don't see […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced the hiring of Frank Vogel as their new head coach, a move that somehow shocked and disappointed the fans as they were hoping for more prominent names like Tyronn Lue or Mark Jackson. However, Lakers greats Shaquille O’Neal and Robert Horry called for fans to give Vogel a chance […]