Robert Keith Horry (born August 25, 1970) is a former NBA small/power forward and now sports commentator—best known for his clutch playoff performance. Here’s a spotlight on his career:
🏆 Career Highlights
- 7× NBA Champion: Won titles in 1994, ’95 (with Houston), 2000–02 (with L.A. Lakers), and 2005 & 2007 (with San Antonio) StatMuse+11Wikipedia+11Land of Basketball+11
- Nicknamed “Big Shot Rob” for his dramatic, game‑deciding shots in the playoffs, NBA+3Wikipedia+3Lakers Nation+3
- Also known as “The Key Man”, noted for big plays in high-pressure moments, app.link.nba.com+13Basketball-Reference.com+13NBA+13
🏀 Biographical Snapshot
- Born: August 25, 1970, in Harford County, Maryland; raised in Andalusia, Alabama ESPN.com+5Wikipedia+5Stats Pros+5
- College: University of Alabama (1988–92); earned second-team All-SEC, All-Defensive, and All-Academic honors; set school record with 286 career blocks Basketball-Reference.com+11Basketball History+11Basketball History+11
- Drafted: Selected 11th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 1992 NBA Draft, ESPN.com+5Basketball-Reference.com+5Land of Basketball+5
📊 Career Stats (Regular Season)
| Category | Total | Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,107 | – |
| Points | 7,715 | 7.0 ppg |
| Rebounds | 5,269 | 4.8 rpg |
| Assists | 2,343 | 2.1 apg |
| FG% | – | 42.5% |
| 3PT% | – | 34.1% |
| FT% | – | 72.6% |
| Minutes | – | 24.5 mpg Land of Basketball+5Wikipedia+5StatMuse+5 |
He also averaged 7.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 2.4 APG in 244 career playoff games, reinforcing his reputation as a postseason performer.
🎓 Career Timeline
- Houston Rockets (1992–96)
- Won back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995
- Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1993 NBAWikipedia+1Basketball History+1
- Phoenix Suns (1996–97)
- traded mid-season and then moved to the Lakers shortly after NBA+12ESPN.com+12Land of Basketball+12
- Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2003)
- Part of the Lakers’ three-peat (2000–02)
- Became an iconic bench contributor known for clutch hits in playoff eliminations, Sportscasting | Pure Sports
- San Antonio Spurs (2003–08)
- Added two more championships in 2005 and 2007
- Retired after the 2007–08 season Basketball-Reference.com+2Lakers Nation+2Land of Basketball+2
🧠 Legacy & Personal Life
- Renowned for delivering in key playoff moments—multiple times termed “the best role player ever”
- Not in the Naismith Hall of Fame yet, but earned a spot in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, Lakers Nation
- After retirement: active as a sports commentator and AAU coach; married to Candice Madrid, father of three, Lakers Nation
✅ Why He Matters
Though his career scoring average was modest, Horry’s ability to repeatedly deliver under pressure—earning seven rings across three franchises—cements his unique place in NBA lore. Few players have as many titles or as many iconic playoff moments.