3. Robert Horry
Acquired by the Lakers via mid-season trade in 1997, Horry was a crucial member in the Lakers dynasty that began in 1999. Known for his amazing ability to hit clutch shots, Horry was dubbed “Big Shot Rob” and will forever go down in Lakers lore. Perhaps the most famous of his many heroics, Horry hit a game winning three pointer against the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in 2002. While his late game tendencies were certainly legendary, Horry also provided tough defense in an age where power forwards ruled the league. A well rounded and well respected member of the Lakers community, Robert Horry will forever be a hero for Lakers fans everywhere.
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Happy Hairston belongs top 3 on this list (with Mik and Pau). He averaged a double double in 5 of his 6 Laker season (missed with 9.8 ppg in the other), topping out 20.6 and 14.9. Two top 10 finishes in rebounding. Shot in the high 40’s and low 50’s, with one top 10 finish. Above average PER every year, topping out at 20.0. Solid defender. Blows away the likes of AC, Big Shot and Clark Kent:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hairsha01.html
I’d make a lesser case for Rudy LaRusso, a consistent role player on a bunch of West champs. Averaged between 12.3 and 17.2 pts and between 7.8 and 10.4 reb in his 8 Lakers seasons, with PER’s a little below to a little above average every year. Can’t speak to his defense, a few years before my time.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/larusru01.html
I’d probably put him #4, but Horry and Green are in his range too so would have to dig a bit to really decide.
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