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| Horry: Best Clutch Man or Best Con Man?; Interesting article | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 17 2005, 02:54 AM (439 Views) | |
| MagicMadness | Jun 17 2005, 02:54 AM Post #1 |
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http://slate.com/id/2121018/ Interesting read on Robert Horry and his so-called "clutchness". Don't get me wrong, I really like and respect Horry, but this article goes to show that maybe he isn't as clutch as a lot of people hype him up to be. Still, I think he is one of the more clutch playoff players in the game today. |
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| gomagic33 | Jun 17 2005, 03:42 AM Post #2 |
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Interesting article. But Horry is a "role player", pure and simple. He is not the star of the team. His role is to spread the floor for Duncan - which explains why he is normally waiting at the 3-pt arc. He is indeed lucky to have plaid with elite players in the game - but that doesn't take away the fact that he played his role. He was asked to stand around the arc and hit the big shots, he did it. Of course he will not always make the shots but you have to give him credit for the big ones he made. |
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| gomagic33 | Jun 20 2005, 12:30 AM Post #3 |
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I wonder what this guy , Felix Gillete, has to say now. :haha: |
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| Drex22 | Jun 20 2005, 08:10 AM Post #4 |
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| TheGreatOne | Jun 20 2005, 02:28 PM Post #5 |
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It's not just the big shots but it's everything else he does to keep his team in the ball game. Keeping shots alive for more opportunities. Being aggressive and attacking the basket when nobody else had the heart to. Going for the loose balls on the court, playing aggressive defense / help defense. He was everywhere on the court yesterday. Last night was the Pistons game to win, Rob stole it from them, literally. |
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| MagicMadness | Jun 20 2005, 09:50 PM Post #6 |
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Yep, last night's game was just another reason why Robert's one of the clutchest playoff players in NBA history. |
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| Magic333 | Jun 20 2005, 10:44 PM Post #7 |
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Is Horry a So called HALL OF FAMER? Really I mean he is good in all....... but he isnt the type of player to lead a team from start to finish..... I wish he was a hall of famer..... But I dont see it happening His, clutchness I agree on.... hall of famer he might be borderline I dont know but he has all those rings..... That's the only thing that really matter to this guy :cool: |
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| TheGreatOne | Jun 20 2005, 11:08 PM Post #8 |
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K.C. Jones (9 seasons) 7.4 PPG 3.5 RPG 4.3 APG Robert Horry (13 seasons) 7.5 PPG 5.0 RPG 2.3 APG If K.C. Jones can ride Bill Russell's coattails to the Hall of Fame, why can't a clutch performer with six rings from THREE DIFFERENT CHAMPIONSHIP teams get himself there? Horry has now made more playoff three-pointers than Michael Jordan. He has made so many memorable shots that his legacy is now being considered as the "greatest role player ever". Without his contributions, it's reasonable to assume that his teams would not have won championships without him. He has proven himself time and time again. He should at least be on the ballot. |
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| MagicMadness | Jun 20 2005, 11:23 PM Post #9 |
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While Horry's stats (and rings) are shaping up to being comparable to KC Jones', I don't think either of them should be in the Hall... Championships are "team achivements", and I think the HOF should be reserved for players who accomplish great "individual achievements". Horry has been a great role player his entire career - great team player - but I don't think he has accomplished nearly enough statistically and/or award-wise to have his name and bust in the Hall of Fame. Some of his playoff accomplishments are HOF-worthy, but Robert Horry himself should not be in the Hall. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jun 21 2005, 02:01 PM Post #10 |
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yeah he is not good enough. he just makes big shots to win games but he is not that good all-around. i think only superstars and awesomely great players should make it to the HOF. |
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| Drex22 | Jun 21 2005, 03:18 PM Post #11 |
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Horry is a great player in the playoffs, but durring the regular season he doesnt really do much.. overall I would rate him a average player, would I want him on my team?? Yeah, but only if I could sign him close to the deadline.. he doesnt really produce durring the season, and has lots of little girl type injuries..ALA Shaqs big toe... |
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| c4ac5 | Jun 21 2005, 06:08 PM Post #12 |
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everybody knows horry really only comes to play in the playoffs,gimme a break that's the only reason why he's on the spurs,cause popovich wanted a clutch shooter they could go to,the pistons probably want him on their team now,and i can't believe they were dumb enough to leave him open after all that sh*t he did when he was on the lakers,they deserved to lose for bein' stupid on d like that. |
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| gomagic33 | Jun 21 2005, 08:37 PM Post #13 |
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Only elite teams would need Horry's services. Besides I don't think he is interested to sign with a team that has no chance to advance to the Finals. |
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| TheGreatOne | Jun 23 2005, 11:24 AM Post #14 |
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Whether or not he's earned it is debatable, but unless they change this nomination process I guess he won't even be considered. It's difficult enough for players that definitely deserve to get in the HOF. The current system is appalling and American players are getting screwed, while guys like Drazen Dalipagic and Dino Meneghin get in while NBA legends like Dominique Wilkins, Bernard King, and Joe Dumars have to wait. Sorry, didn't mean to stray too far off the subject with my rant. It's just that every time the HOF is mentioned. |
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| MagicMadness | Jun 23 2005, 11:36 AM Post #15 |
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You are absolutely right. I don't understand why the NBA doesn't just have their own hall of fame. The MLB and NFL both have one, why not the NBA? Instead we have guys like Jordan, Chamberlain, and Bird in the Hall next to guys most of us have never even heard of or care about. |
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