Time Capsule Post From July 16, 2002

In the spirit of the Lakers vs Kings game tonight, here is one of my posts from way back when

THE CHAUNCY TUESDAY TIRADE

Of the many important issues that could be addressed at this time, there is only one that commands our attention now. While the Jelani - Ja Rule issue is high up there as well, the topic is the epic status of 1 Robert Horry. Everyone knows my opinion of him clearly, so what I decided to do was take to the streets and to cyberspace to further address this issue....

"I got the right rhythm, I got my feet down, I got to spin the ball and get it on the seams. If I can spin it and get it on the seams, nine times out of 10 I'm gonna knock it down."

-- Robert Horry

Question to ESPN.com - "Seriously, rank Robert Horry with other clutch Playoff performers.

Answer: When Horry's career is over, no one will ever equate Horry with legendary clutch performers Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Jerry West or Clyde Frazier. But don't laugh as I say this: Robert Horry, a 6-foot-10 power forward, has established himself as one of the top clutch 3-point shooters in NBA history.

Question to the Charles Barkley Fan Club - "Seeing that your fan club idolizes an idiot, give some perspective as NBA fans as a whole, about Robert Horry and also on the direction of the team next year."

Answer: Granted. Robert Horry is totally awesome. I can do without Rick Fox, Shaq, Samaki Walker and those guys. Kobe is a great player. But Robert Horry is indeed amazing. He cuddles with the refs, hibernates all season long, has lazier body language than Snoop Doggy Dogg, and apparently could not care less about the sport of basketball. However, he nails huge shots and makes defensive pays in the playoffs.As far as the Lakers go, we'll see how those new acquisitions will pay off for them......

Hey Sac Town, how do you feel about Rob Horry and the Lakers??

Answer:

"I'm not saying the Lakers lucked up and won the game," Webber said. "I said it was a lucky play. Coach didn't draw that up. That wasn't a second or third option. That was a lucky play, a fumble out to the outside. Now, Horry shooting it wasn't lucky. I have to give him credit. That's a big-time player but that was a lucky player."

Divac, more succinct, just thought the whole play was a result of luck.

Told that, Horry said, "A lucky shot is why a guy has no form. If you go back and look at the shot, it was straight form. . . . I've been hitting that shot my whole career. Vlade better read the paper or something."

Now for the Chauncy take:

So the question remains, how did Horry become this kind of role player, the designated closer? He has an explanation, sort of. There was a negated trade that sent him from the Rockets to Detroit, and when he was returned to Houston he just sort of decided on his own, what the hell, I'm putting it up. On the playground, it's called having no conscience. Horry isn't burdened by the possibility of not hitting the shot, because he knows he's not a star and isn't going to be held accountable for his team losing anyway. In Houston, Horry points out, he played with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. Here, he's got Shaq and Kobe. "If I hit it we win, if I miss y'all are going to blame the stars for losing the game anyway," he said. "There's no pressure on me. The pressure is on the megastars." What a classic quote and how true it is. He is in a no lose situation where he can tear crap up while at the same time, not smokin it up or pointing a GAT at his wife. I promised I'd keep this clean, but (this is for you marc and your clippers) all ya'll out there who have been giving me crap for the last 2 years....can lick my *(^*(&^)*(*&^%&(&*^(*(*&^*%&^%

-SRT