Throughout their illustrious franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers have had many defining moments that set the stage for championship memories. During the championship runs in the early 2000s, the dynamic duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal were often guided by their role players, with Rick Fox, Derek Fisher, and Robert Horry stepping up countless times.
Friday brought forth the anniversary of Horry’s Game 4 buzzer-beater against the Sacramento Kings during the 2002 Western Conference Finals. Horry’s shot, via a batted ball from current Kings general manager Vlade Divac, tied the series 2-2 and shifted all momentum back towards Los Angeles.