Robert Horry

Robert Keith Horry (born August 25, 1970 in Harford County, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player. Horry currently plays for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, and is known for his clutch shooting in important games. Because of this skill, he is known as “Big Shot Rob”.

This name is a play on the nickname of fellow former Laker “Big Game” James Worthy. In his playing career, Horry has won seven NBA championships: two with the Houston Rockets, three with the Los Angeles Lakers and two with the San Antonio Spurs. Horry’s last name is pronounced “Orry”, with the H being silent.

Horry Wants to Play Another Year

San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry has decided against retirement and wants to return to the NBA for a 17th season, a Houston television station reported Friday. Horry is set to become a free agent July 1.

“I don’t want to retire, especially after a year like I had last year,” Horry told KRIV-TV in Houston. “I know I could have had a better year. The year started off crazy for me with family issues and then it ended crazy for me getting hurt right at the end of the season.”

The defending champion Spurs lost in the Western Conference finals to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Horry averaged 2.5 points a game last season, 1.5 during the playoffs.