Comments on: Chasing the Ghost of Robert Horry

By: An Early Assessment of Team Defense | 48 Minutes of Hell

An Early Assessment of Team Defense | 48 Minutes of Hell — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:38 +0000

[...] bigger issue here is that Matt Bonner is not Robert Horry. Horry was unique in his ability to stretch the opposing defense while still providing terrific [...]

By: Mandrake

Mandrake — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:33:02 +0000

I don’t think the Spurs need to find another player whose game resembles Horry’s as much as they need to find one whose BBIQ and efficiency resembles his. Too much has been made of the idea of having a big who spreads the floor for Duncan. Robinson was a pretty good running mate for Timmy, and he wasn’t hanging around the three point line, creating “space”… Smart players adapt to their environment, and maximize the situations– Hopefully Blair, Haislip, and Mahinmi can make it work.

By: ChillFAN

ChillFAN — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:01:25 +0000

As to the talk of Big Baby, maybe the Spurs realize they were using the wrong approach with Sheed, and do not want to be left empty handed if McDyss and others commit elsewhere.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:51:39 +0000

I’m with you SAJK, I have a feeling that the Front Office is working under the radar. At least, that’s what I’m convincing myself of in light of the Big Baby rumors. Here’s to hoping we land a big man that isn’t being discussed, similar to how Camby was mentioned up after the trade deadline had passed.

By: SAJKinBigD

SAJKinBigD — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:35 +0000

JUST SAY NO to Big Baby Davis!

On to more pleasant things: The more I think about it, the more I think the Spurs are doing something behind the scenes that we don’t have any clue about. The Spurs FO could face down any of the Poker Champion guys and come away with all the chips.
Have faith, Spurs Fans! Do not despair that ‘Sheed is going to Boston without even listening to the Spurs proposal. They have a plan! Remember that the Jefferson deal went down without so much as a peep until it was basically finished.

By: L-Man

L-Man — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:13:42 +0000

Once we retired Avery, who I am not a fan of, it made it necessary to retire Bowen and Horry too is worth considering. His play in the 2005 run was legendary. I wouldn’t have retired Avery or Johnny Moore. I mean The Big 3 are already all going to the roof if they never played another game.

By: Timothy Varner

Timothy Varner — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:09:24 +0000

Kevin,

Yes, you easily can identify those in the know by looking for folks with their heads buried under a pillow stammering, “M-m-mommy, m-m-make it go away. M-m-make it go away.”

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:01:08 +0000

Anyone heard these rumors of the Spurs making an offer to Big Baby Davis??

By: Hollywood

Hollywood — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:49:05 +0000

Ironically, Horry’s singular moment as a Spur, hitting that huge shot against the Pistons in game 5 was made possible because Sheed forgot to cover Horry off the inbounds. Sheed had way more talent than Horry but not the same level of basketball IQ, however, few do.

Yes, let’s hope the new Spurs commit themselves to defense. We’re getting the needed athleticism. If Pop can mold them, and we can secure a legit top 3 defense, our title window will remain open.

By: Bentley

Bentley — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:33:17 +0000

Great post, and I agree 100%, that’s why I hoped we would get Rasheed Wallace. He has a high basketball IQ, has length and can play defense. Not to mention he has a solid low post game and a dangerous ability to space the floor. If Haislip can bring even half of what Robert Horry during his tenure with the Spurs, we should be alright

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:09:05 +0000

Agreed.

Horry possessed a knack for spacing, an understanding of the game, and a clutch-ness that cannot be taught.

He was a unique player in the history of basketball, being a small, but important part of so many championship teams.

More specific to the Spurs, Horry was really only a big part of the Spurs run in 2005. By 2007 his role was reduced and his importance (besides the hip-check of Nash) was relatively minor.

Do championship teams always possess a Robert Horry? Who was the Spurs’ Horry in 1999 or 2003? Is it absolutely crucial for our championship hopes that we fill that role in 2009 and if so, who should/can fill it?

These are questions Pop and R.C. need to be thinking about, if they haven’t already answered them.

By: ThatBigGuy

ThatBigGuy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:47:22 +0000

Well said. That is why he won 43 championships with 17 different teams. We look to fill his role, but can it really ever be filled?