Listeners to a podcast on Spotify were treated to a fascinating conversation with a basketball and Los Angeles Lakers legend. Taking a deep dive into the domain of ambitions and aspirations off the court, the 52-year-old veteran sports icon who has won more titles than the legendary Michael Jordan revealed what it could have been like to play in the NBA in the present day.

His tone was introspective as he also discussed his longing to broaden his horizons outside the sphere of sports and his desire to work with a growing $98 million company. Throughout the interesting discussion, the Lakers icon talked about the opportunities he didn’t have & reflecting on the amazing things he could have done in addition to his stellar basketball career.

The evolution of ‘Big shot Bob’ to ‘Oreo Bob’

Robert Keith Horry, the LA Lakers legend also known as ‘Big Shot Bob’ for his clutch shots, recently engaged with fans, giving a fascinating peek into his hypothetical career in the present era of the NBA and what he would have done differently. Answering a question to this effect Horry said, “social media.” 

Horry was excited as he talked about the potential of social media when questioned about what he may have done. If he had been alive during this time, he would have used his famous name and record-breaking seven NBA titles to create a powerful personal brand that would have opened many doors for him, “Winning 7 titles and using this to build your brand.” 

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Horry used the pun between his name and Oreo cookies to reveal his ambition to make a charming commercial for the cookie brand. In a humorous reflection, he recalled how he made fun of the cookie company “stealing” their name by changing Horry to Oreo. 

“They stole that (name) from my family…Where do you think they get the name ‘Oreo’ from?” 

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But better known by his nickname ‘Big Shot Bob’, Horry had a legendary NBA basketball career.

‘Big Shot Bob’: The master of clutch performances

Horry, who stood at a towering 6 feet 10 inches, was an all-around threat due to his size and ability to execute in pressure situations. His legendary position was cemented during his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, although he played for other storied teams throughout the course of his 16-year career, including the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs. 

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Horry was an integral part of seven NBA championships won by his teams over the course of his career, including two wins with the Rockets, three with the Lakers, and two with the Spurs. His amazing ability to perform under pressure and win big games established him as one of the NBA’s all-time greats.