Los Angeles Lakers icon Robert Horry is known as one of the most clutch players in NBA history. A big reason why is his epic buzzer-beating three-pointer against the Sacramento Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in 2002. According to Horry, this shot remains his favorite one in his career 22 years later because it solidified his moniker, “Big Shot Bob.”
“ The big shot that I hit against the Sacramento Kings. Even though I really enjoyed what I did as a whole in 2005 against the [Detroit] Pistons in their building, the ego kinda comes into play when you hear fans chant your name in the building. After taking that shot against the Sacramento Kings, I think the fans chanted my name like for five or six straight minutes after that and a personal note, growing up a Laker fan and having that moment to make that shot wearing a Lakers uniform, so fantastic ,” Horry said during his visit in the Philippines.
More than just a buzzer-beating three-pointer
This game-winning shot by Horry will always be considered an iconic shot in Lakers franchise history because of how crucial it was. It happened in Game 4, when the Lakers were close to falling to a 1-3 series deficit. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal had their own attempts to win the game as well, but both shots missed. The loose ball just so happened to roll in Horry’s direction, which led him to hit the dagger.
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