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Robert Horry Set to Become All Time Leader in Playoff Game Appearances

It might be time to change his nickname to "Big History" Bob. After a plethora of memorable playoff moments, seven championship rings, one memorable hip check, and more three pointers than you can count, Robert Horry has etched his name into the annals of NBA lore for the ages. Tonight he has the opportunity to add another page in the gigantic tome that is his career.

With an appearance on the floor tonight, Horry will become the all-time leader in NBA playoff appearances, after tying the previous record holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 4 with 237.

It's an amazing feat for a player to just have that many appearances in the games that matter most, let alone to have as many games where said player actually makes an impact as Horry has. He's won championships with Houston, Los Angeles, and San Antonio. He's played alongside Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tim Duncan. He's played for Rudy Tomjanovich, Phil Jackson, and Greg Popovich. And he's breaking a memorable record, most likely, tonight, at 37 years old. Horry has drawn his fair share of criticism over the years for his feisty attitude and on the court toughness, but it's no question that he'll go down as one of the most respected veteran performers the game has ever seen. Tonight is just another in a long line of feathers in his cap, in a pursuit of yet another ring for his fingers.

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