Robert Horry will always have a special place in Rockets' fans hearts.
Just two years after Houston picked him 11th overall in the 1992 NBA Draft, the forward helped the Rockets to the first of their only two NBA championships. That's when he started laying the foundation for his reputation as "Big Shot Bob" for hitting clutch shots in big moments throughout his 16 years in the NBA. In addition to the Rockets, Horry also won three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and two with the San Antonio Spurs, joining John Salley as the only players to win NBA titles with three different teams.
Horry still lives in Houston and keeps tab on the Rockets and he briefly spoke with CSN Houston on Wednesday about the team's recent offseason moves.
On Chris Bosh:
"I thought it would be hard to lure him away from Miami. It's hard once you get settled and make the money."
On Chandler Parsons:
"You don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but I understand especially since you’re already paying (James) Harden and (Dwight) Howard. I’ve been involved with Rockets when something like this has happened. You have to realize it’s a business."
On the Rockets:
"If they’re smart they’ll go after (Carlos) Boozer. They need another power forward -- someone with the strength he can provide." (Note: On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls used the amnesty clause to remove Boozer from their roster, so he can now sign with the team that bids the highest for his services and one that has the requisite salary cap space. Multiple reports on Thursday say the Lakers have won the bidding process.)
"(Trevor) Ariza's stats are about the same as Parsons' but I think Ariza is a better defender. I still see them as basically the same team as they were last year -- the No. 4 team in the West. They're still a great team, especially with a great player, defender and shot blocker like Dwight Howard."
Just two years after Houston picked him 11th overall in the 1992 NBA Draft, the forward helped the Rockets to the first of their only two NBA championships. That's when he started laying the foundation for his reputation as "Big Shot Bob" for hitting clutch shots in big moments throughout his 16 years in the NBA. In addition to the Rockets, Horry also won three championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and two with the San Antonio Spurs, joining John Salley as the only players to win NBA titles with three different teams.
Horry still lives in Houston and keeps tab on the Rockets and he briefly spoke with CSN Houston on Wednesday about the team's recent offseason moves.
On Chris Bosh:
"I thought it would be hard to lure him away from Miami. It's hard once you get settled and make the money."
On Chandler Parsons:
"You don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but I understand especially since you’re already paying (James) Harden and (Dwight) Howard. I’ve been involved with Rockets when something like this has happened. You have to realize it’s a business."
On the Rockets:
"If they’re smart they’ll go after (Carlos) Boozer. They need another power forward -- someone with the strength he can provide." (Note: On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls used the amnesty clause to remove Boozer from their roster, so he can now sign with the team that bids the highest for his services and one that has the requisite salary cap space. Multiple reports on Thursday say the Lakers have won the bidding process.)
"(Trevor) Ariza's stats are about the same as Parsons' but I think Ariza is a better defender. I still see them as basically the same team as they were last year -- the No. 4 team in the West. They're still a great team, especially with a great player, defender and shot blocker like Dwight Howard."
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