Robert Horry
The clutch shooter who helped the Rockets win back-to-back titles in 1994 and 1995.
Robert Horry was selected 11th overall in the 1992 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets as a small forward. He spent his first four seasons with the Rockets, helping them win the NBA championship in 1994 and 1995. He set an individual NBA Finals record with seven steals in a game. During his years with the Rockets, Horry wore number 25.
- Role
- Small Forward
- Affiliation
- Houston Rockets (1992–1996)
- Status
- Retired
- Nickname
- Big Shot Rob
- Draft Class
- 1992 NBA Draft
- Career Championships
- 7 NBA Titles
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Horry began building his 'Big Shot' reputation in the 1995 playoffs. First, he hit a game-winning jumper with 6.5 seconds left in Game 1 of the 1995 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Then, he hit a three to put Houston up 104–100 with 14.1 seconds left in a 106–103 win in Game 3 of the 1995 NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic. The Rockets went on to win Game 4 and their second championship. Horry later said that out of his seven championship victories, this was the one he was the most proud of because the Rockets were the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
In Their Own Story
In Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Semifinals against the Seattle SuperSonics, Horry hit a jump shot with the shot clock expiring and 33 seconds left in regulation to put the Rockets up 93–91. The Rockets lost in overtime and lost the series. In February 1994, he and Matt Bullard were traded to the Detroit Pistons for Sean Elliott, but Elliott failed a physical because of kidney problems, so the trade was rescinded. Horry said that the trade falling through probably saved his career.
Reader's Guide
Horry played for the Houston Rockets from 1992 to 1996. He was selected 11th overall in the 1992 NBA draft. He helped the Rockets win the NBA championship in 1994 and 1995. He set an individual NBA Finals record with seven steals in a game. During his years with the Rockets, Horry wore number 25. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns on August 19, 1996, along with Sam Cassell, Chucky Brown and Mark Bryant, for Charles Barkley.
Did You Know?
- Horry set an individual NBA Finals record with seven steals in a game.
- In February 1994, Horry was traded to the Detroit Pistons for Sean Elliott, but the trade was rescinded because Elliott failed a physical due to kidney problems.
- Horry hit a game-winning jumper with 6.5 seconds left in Game 1 of the 1995 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Horry said the 1995 championship was the one he was most proud of because the Rockets were the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
- Horry was traded to the Phoenix Suns on August 19, 1996, along with Sam Cassell, Chucky Brown and Mark Bryant, for Charles Barkley.