Each NBA team’s most clutch player of all-time

Most clutch player in San Antonio Spurs history: Robert Horry

Some players define themselves by a signature move, perhaps a dribble technique or a patented shot. Others do so by their look and appearance, or their personality, or even the accolades of their career.

Robert Horry defined himself by when he took his shots because the man had a special talent for finding the ball in late-game situations and nailing important shots. Called “Big Shot Rob” for this skill, Horry was a part of a shocking number of championship teams. He won two titles with the Rockets in 1994 and 95, three times with the Lakers from 2000-02, and another two with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and 2007.

By the time he joined the Spurs, Horry had already gained his reputation as the shooter of big shots, and he did not disappoint in San Antonio. While players such as Tim Duncan and George Gervin were also incredible clutch players, Horry was something special and deserves the nod.

Key Moment: In 2005 the Spurs faced the defending champion Detroit Pistons, who had tied the series 2-2 with a dismantling of the Spurs in Game 4. Late in overtime during Game 5 the Spurs are down one and the Pistons double Manu Ginobili, who passes to an open Horry. Big Shot Rob knocks in a 3-pointer, his fifth of the night, to give the Spurs the win.

In all, Horry would score 17 points in the final 18 minutes of the game, none bigger than the final shot. The win was crucial as Detroit won Game 6 in San Antonio, and the Spurs prevailed in Game 7. As he was in Houston and Los Angeles, Horry was clutch for the Spurs when they needed him the most.