All this week, I will be using the input from some of my close friends and followers of the blog for the Celebrity-Athlete series. Some might be better than others; however, I have made sure that all the ones used will at least be, somewhat, believable.
Today's entry comes from my roommate/co-worker out here in Cali, @kylegrantham. Kyle's had some pretty good suggestions, so this might not be his only appearance in this weeks fan vote.
Today’s Athlete: Robert Horry, former Spurs, Lakers and Rockets power forward.
Horry is a 7-time NBA champion and has won, literally, everywhere he’s been – with the exception of a brief, 32-game stint with the Phoenix Suns. His ability to succeed, no matter where he’s been, or what his role – along with his goatee and satellite ears – are what make him a ringer for Will Smith.
In almost all of his movies, as a few of my good friends pointed out, Smith plays the hero. Whether it’s a comedic role, such as: Men In Black and Hancock, or a more serious role, such as: Ali or Seven Pounds; Will Smith has always saved the day and destroyed the box office. So, in many ways, their personal careers have mirrored one another as well.
Horry was never the headliner for any of the championship teams he played on; however, he was always remembered for his willingness and desire to be the hero. His heroism and calm demeanor under pressure earned him the moniker, “Big Shot Bob”. Smith has done the same thing, but his nickname is way cooler: “The Fresh Prince”.
Neither has swept an award show or been named an MVP/Best Actor – although Smith has come close a few times – but each man embodies versatility and a winning attitude. The two of them together could probably pick up all the DirecTV HD channels by tilting their ears a little towards the east, and maybe even hear your thoughts.
These two guys are probably the most alike out of any pair I’ve done so far, simply because their similarities go deeper than their nappy, mini-fros. I’m not sure if Horry’s wife is anywhere near as beautiful as Jada; but that’d be asking too much anyways.
I don’t know if Horry can rap (actually, I’m really not sure if Will Smith can rap), but his championship rings speak for themselves. He’s one of only two players, all-time, who have won a ring with three different franchises; Smith is one of the very few Hollywood stars to successfully transition from rap, to television, to the big screen – also three different franchises.
The list of similarities probably goes on and on, but the point is that I’m not even sure, at this point, that Horry and Smith aren’t the same person. Maybe Will is secretly 6’10” and used some of the movie magic that he learned in Hollywood to disguise himself, albeit ever so slightly, under a sharp-shooting alter ego: Robert Horry. Hey, it could happen.
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