As the Lakers begin the hunt for an assistant coach to back up newly appointed Byron Scott, according to ProBasketballTalk the Lakers have contacted “Big Shot Bob” Robert Horry about the vacant position.
Horry, the only player with more than seven championships since 1970, is the most intriguing name on the list.
Horry has no coaching experience, so his acumen is relatively unknown. But he is sanctimonious about the skill of other coaches and he didn’t win those titles by accident. Sure, luck played a role in Horry – a complementary player – joining so many championship teams, but he also showed a knack for making the right play.
He suffers from the same problem as Patrick Ewing. Big men, because they have a natural advantage on the court, aren’t perceived to be as smart of players. Horry’s 16-year career should give him a benefit of the doubt, though.
Sure basketball IQ is more recognised through smaller players but being in the league for 16 years must count for something right?
The Lakers have choices other than Horry so don’t run away with this.
