- Robert Horry is one of the most successful NBA players ever, winning seven titles across three franchises
- Surpassing Michael Jordan in championships without ever winning an MVP or Finals MVP has made fans give Horry a nickname
- He’s being referred to as James Bond because he’s won 0 MVPs, 0 Finals MVPs, and 7 Championships
The NBA has seen plenty of athletes come into the league and retire without ever being anything more than a role-player. But even within role-players, there are hierarchies of what players you would want if you’re building a championship team.
Robert Horry is the definition of a high-value role-player, contributing to seven championships in his career. He won two with the Houston Rockets, three with the Los Angeles Lakers, and two more with the San Antonio Spurs over a 16-year career.
Due to his ring count and average stats, fans have decided to dub him James Bond due to him having 0 MVPs, 0 Finals MVPs, and 7 Championships.
One fan put some respect on Horry’s name, “Dude also hit some of the most clutch shots in the playoffs. Not sure if this was meant to be disrespectful, but a few of those rings wouldn’t have been won without him.”
Many fans wondered if he is the role-player GOAT, “GOAT role player of All-time?”
More fans recognized Horry’s contributions to the Lakers’ championship wins, “He was clutch with the Lakers and earned his rings.”
A fan pointed out examples where Horry’s contributions were invaluable in championship wins, “The Lakers never get past the Kings in 2002. The Spurs never beat the Pistons in 2005. That’s two Horry definitely had a hand in winning.”
He was a classic playoff-riser according to some fans, “He is a mid role-player in the regular season. But he turns into a clutch shooter in the last minutes of the playoffs.”
One fan is shocked that 007 Horry isn’t in the Hall of Fame, “Sucks that he is not in the Basketball Hall of Fame… Best clutch player of all time.”
Horry averaged 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over his career. He was a perfect role-playing power forward for his era, being able to stretch the floor while also providing great defense.
He’s one of the originators of the modern 3-and-D forward that we see in the NBA and has a very robust championship resume to prove his status.
Robert Horry Was Crucial Everywhere He Went
Horry started his career with the Rockets featuring Hakeem Olajuwon, winning a championship as a sophomore and repeating in his third year. The Rockets would move on from him after the 1995-96 season. He averaged 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks in his four-season stint in Houston.
Horry is most notable for his seven-year stint with the Lakers. He never averaged more than 10 points in a season, but was one of their integral pieces in the three-peat they won from 2000 to 2002. He averaged an unimpressive 6.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks over seven seasons, but his contributions ensured the Lakers faithful would forever call him ‘Big Shot Bob‘. This was due to his incredible game-winner against the Kings in 2002.
Horry was in the twilight of his career with the Spurs, joining in 2002 and averaging 4.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks over five seasons. He was crucial in titles they won in 2005 and 2007, retiring after the 2008 season as a seven-time champion.
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