Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Robert Horry:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Robert Keith Horry
- Nickname: Big Shot Rob
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born August 25, 1970
- Hometown: Harford County, Maryland
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
- Weight: 219 lbs (99 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 5, 7, 25 during his NBA career
- Position: Small forward / Power forward
- High School: Andalusia High School (Andalusia, Alabama)
- College: University of Alabama (1988–1992)
- NBA Draft: 1992 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 11 by the Houston Rockets
- Teams Played For:
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- Houston Rockets (1992–1996)
- Phoenix Suns (1996–1997)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2003)
- San Antonio Spurs (2003–2008)
- Championship Rings:
- 7 NBA Championships (1994, 1995 with the Houston Rockets; 2000, 2001, 2002 with the Los Angeles Lakers; 2005, 2007 with the San Antonio Spurs)
- Kids:
Robert Horry has three children:- Camryn Horry (daughter)
- Tariq Horry (son)
- Robert Horry Jr. (son)
- Siblings: Robert Horry has one brother, Chris Horry.
Robert Horry’s player archetype was that of a rangy playoff glue forward, the kind of versatile combo forward who could defend across spots, stretch the floor, and make timely winning plays without needing high usage. At 6-foot-9 and around 240 pounds, he brought long-arm size, functional strength, and enough mobility to handle either forward slot, which made his defensive role especially valuable as a help defender, switch piece, and disruptive secondary rim protector rather than a pure stopper assigned to one matchup every trip. Offensively, Horry fit as a low-maintenance floor spacer and connective piece who could finish plays, move the ball, and punish defenses with spot-up shooting, particularly in big moments, instead of carrying an offense as a primary creator. His physical traits gave him unusual lineup flexibility for his era, and his play style was defined by patience, intelligence, and clutch execution, with a game built more on timing, versatility, and postseason poise than box-score volume. (Basketball Reference)
Fun Facts
- Robert Horry is widely regarded as one of the clutchest players in NBA history, especially in the postseason, earning the nickname “Big Shot Rob” for his ability to make key shots in critical moments.
- Horry won 7 NBA championships, a rare feat in the modern era, and played for some of the most successful teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Horry’s versatility allowed him to contribute as both a forward and a center, providing solid defense, rebounding, and crucial three-point shooting.
- Known for his leadership and experience, Horry played significant roles in championship victories with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs.
- He was instrumental in several memorable playoff moments, including his famous game-winning shot against the Sacramento Kings in 2002 while with the Lakers.
- Horry retired after the 2007–08 NBA season, finishing his career with the San Antonio Spurs.
- Off the court, he’s known for his philanthropic efforts and has maintained a presence in the basketball community.
Sometimes star NBA players use Robert Horry’s name as an example of a player who can win a lot of rings without being a very good player as a means of defending their own inability to win. Horry was a very good player, though, and I don’t think his teams win those championships without him. In the NBA, winning occurs when you can fill out the roster with as much depth as possible given the limited salary there is to go around. Horry was always great value for his teams. 3/4/2025
Sources:
NBA.com — Robert Horry
Basketball-Reference — Robert Horry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Reference CBB — Robert Horry College Stats
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Robert Horry