Robert Horry - is he retiring at the end of the season?

[DazedAndConfused]

It's hard to imagine Horry sticking around for another year. The guy is clearly done as an NBA player. He should stick around as a player coach though, he knows the NBA inside and out.

[SenorSpur]

Remember when Horry took bit one of the Mavs?

Dude knows how to enjoy basketball. I'd only keep Horry because I don't want any other team to sign him up, and I'd rather Horry just retire as a Spur. One Roster spot isn't a big deal.

Plus, Horry's tutelage is invaluable.

Bull ! Wasted roster spots on older, washed-up, players is part of the reason the Big Three have been so fatigued. School's out on this philosophy. It should be obvious to everyone that the Spurs need solid contributions from their bench players. Rather than guys who show up once a month, like Horry and Finley. If Horry wants to hang around, let him become a coach.

[Extra Stout]

At this point, Robert Horry still may be the best option for a franchise whose front office has gone from diadem to laughingstock.

[ipeefreely]

I saw him at the game tonight, I said, "You realize this is probably the last game I'll ever see you play in."

He responded, "Why is that?"
"Because you're retiring...."
"No I'm not."
At that my jaw dropped open. "Really, you're not retiring??"
"I hadn't planned on it."

I stuck around for the post-game and asked him again. As he was giving me a hug ( ) I asked him, "So you're serious? You're really not retiring?" Again he said, "I hadn't planned on it." I responded, "Good." Which made him smile.

So that's my big news, RoHo plans to stick around another season and see how many more playoff records he can beat. If he was just messing with me and does retire, I'm gonna be MAD....

Robert Horry has become (just like Shaq, his idol) a ring , he will take any offer form any team that he thinks he can get another ring from...

he was classy as a laker, but somewhere along the journey he became a RING >....he sux now he needs to hang it up....

[missmyzte]

Misti, I´m glad you made the game! I hope to catch another one with you someday. You are the coolest, most level headed, sweetest fan of any NBA team I know. You squash the trolls by your exemplary example.

Wow, that is one of the most complimentary comments anyone has ever made to me. Thanks Grande, you've left me absolutely speechless.
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[missmyzte]

It's hard to imagine Horry sticking around for another year. The guy is clearly done as an NBA player. He should stick around as a player coach though, he knows the NBA inside and out.

The article on ESPN yesterday said he wants to play 2 more years.

[missmyzte]

Robert Horry has become (just like Shaq, his idol) a ring , he will take any offer form any team that he thinks he can get another ring from...

There are a couple notable differences:
Horry wouldn't destroy a team and then abandon it mid-season.
Horry plays for winning teams because he is a winner. Shaq tries for championships because he wants to have more rings than specific players (Kobe, Duncan).

p.s. - Shaq isn't his idol. Hakeem was, back in the day.

[PlayoffEx-static]

The article on ESPN yesterday said he wants to play 2 more years.

Players sometimes don't recognize the end. I have loved Robert's whole time here, minus the 2004 playoff run, but he needs to hang up the kicks. Not only is the tank empty, there aren't even any fumes left.

[ipeefreely]

There are a couple notable differences:
Horry wouldn't destroy a team and then abandon it mid-season.
Horry plays for winning teams because he is a winner. Shaq tries for championships because he wants to have more rings than specific players (Kobe, Duncan).

p.s. - Shaq isn't his idol. Hakeem was, back in the day.

He has become a ring ....plain and simple...Indeed he is very close with Shaq, he sees him do it at Miami/phx and he does it with the Spurms, no different..

OK, Mrs Whorry

[Spurtacus]

I will always be grateful for the past contributions from Horry. But, he needs to retire. I'm seeing very little out there from him.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Bull ! Wasted roster spots on older, washed-up, players is part of the reason the Big Three have been so fatigued. School's out on this philosophy. It should be obvious to everyone that the Spurs need solid contributions from their bench players. Rather than guys who show up once a month, like Horry and Finley. If Horry wants to hang around, let him become a coach.

I disagree. Bonner's just as much of a wasted roster spot, and he's under thirty! At least Horry's stock skyrockets in last second situations where the coaches are sweating when they see Pop put Horry on deck. A la game 1, Phil Jackson demanding "don't leave Horry" -- without him we're more predictable and less of a threat.

I do agree that if Horry's concerned about a making money maybe he should get a job as part of the coaching staff. I firmly believe Horry is an exception to the rule.

The KT's, Finley, even reliance on Barry to provide fire power for the second unit should be abandoned. New Orleans series and this current series is a big wake up call.

[SenorSpur]

I disagree. Bonner's just as much of a wasted roster spot, and he's under thirty! At least Horry's stock skyrockets in last second situations where the coaches are sweating when they see Pop put Horry on deck. A la game 1, Phil Jackson demanding "don't leave Horry" -- without him we're more predictable and less of a threat.

I do agree that if Horry's concerned about a making money maybe he should get a job as part of the coaching staff. I firmly believe Horry is an exception to the rule.

The KT's, Finley, even reliance on Barry to provide fire power for the second unit should be abandoned. New Orleans series and this current series is a big wake up call.

I agree in the Bonner's a wasted roster spot too. Anyone not part of the Big Three and not named Bowen or Udoka, should be evaluated. When you look at the changing landscape of the Western Conference, the Spurs need to begin the compilimentary player infusion NOW. In fact, it should've already started, except they don't have much in the pipeline. Having some veterans as part of the supporting cast is fine. Having an ALL-veteran supporting cast is a flawed strategy - always has been. It's only just now showing up because of the emergence of newly talented opposing teams.

[BlackSwordsMan]

The way he played this series he looks like he's retired already

[urunobili]

i have the su ion he'll go back to the Lakers...