Robert Horry Names the 1 NBA Player He'd Want Taking The Last Shot Today

Robert Horry is back in familiar territory this week. The seven-time NBA champion and Laker is back in LA, where he'll be taking part in various aspects of NBA All-Star Weekend, including the Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday night at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

"Since I played here in L.A., even though I didn't play for the Clippers, it's just an opportunity to go around and hang out with different people," Horry told Men's Journal about his All-Star responsibilities. "And, you know, it's like an ambassador, and that's one of the great things I've always enjoyed doing for the NBA once I retired. Because when you're a player, you don't have time to do that. You want to be an ambassador. I'm going to do things for the NBA shootout, at studios on Amazon. I'll do the celebrity game. It's a multitude of things."

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All-Star Game is critical for multiple reasons, Horry says

During his 16-year NBA career, Horry did not play in any All-Star Games, but he was a regular All-Star Weekend attendee and says the annual break gives players a chance to breathe and refresh themselves before the final two months of the season.

As an NBA alum, it also provides Horry the chance to reconnect with former teammates and on-court adversaries.

"It's a time to reset. It's the middle of the season," Horry explained. "I think sometimes it gets forgotten that 82 games is a lot of games. And I think it's a good time to hit the reset button. And also, for me, as a retired player, it's a good way to connect with the old and the new. Interact with old players, teammates, guys I went up against. It's just a good way to get together and reminisce a little bit and just to say hi to everybody because even though summer league has changed and a lot of guys go to summer league, I just think this is just a great way to get together mid-season. This way you get together twice a year instead of just once a year."

Robert Horry vs. Richard Jefferson goes viral

Recently, Horry appeared on former NBA forward Richard Jefferson's new podcast "The Richard Show," where things got intense between the two when debating their championship resumes.

Jefferson won one ring with the 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers, a run he claims was the greatest in NBA history. Horry believes that honor should go to his 1994-95 Houston Rockets; the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, Houston ran the gauntlet to win its second straight championship and Horry's second of seven as a pro.

Clips of the argument between the two have gone viral on social media recently.

"The debate was who had the greatest playoff team ever. And, he was talking about the Cavs that come back from 3-1 against against Golden State," Horry explained. "I said, 'That was one moment.' It was really one moment against the greatest team but us in '95, we didn't have home court advantage. We had to go into Utah and beat Utah in a Game Five in the first round because the first round was only five games back then. Then we went on to play the Phoenix Suns down 3-1. We come back and win that. And then we go up against the Spurs, with the MVP, David Robinson, and Dennis Rodman, who had beat us five times that season. And we beat them. And then we go on to sweep the Orlando Magic.

"There's no way that's not the greatest run in NBA history. I'm not saying it's the greatest team. But that was the greatest playoff run ever."

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'Big Shot Bob' wants one guy taking the last shot

Suiting up for the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs from 1992-2008, Horry honed a well-earned reputation as a clutch player. His "Big Shot Bob" nickname is an ode to the multiple memorable game-winners he hit during championship runs.

If Horry couldn't take the last shot for his team, who would he want taking it? There's one obvious answer.

"It'd be Steph Curry. I think he showed that in the Olympics," Horry said. "Even at 35, 36, whatever, he's still an elite performer, elite shooter. We always talk about his shooting ability. His handles are freaking good. I'm not saying they're Kyrie [Irving] handles, but Kyrie's a 100. And he's like a 99.9. So I think his ability to escape from double teams and still be able to get off the shot and the range he can shoot it with is incredible."

Horry's legendary coaches linked by one thing

Horry won multiple NBA titles each under Rudy Tomjanovich, Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, three marquee coaches with three very different ways of doing business.

One thing united them all though, Horry says: defense.

"If you look at, you think about Dream [Hakeem Olajuwon] was a Defensive Player of the Year. Kobe was up there for top defense. And, Tim [Duncan] was Defensive Player of the Year. Shaq was that anchor for us on that Lakers team," Horry said. "You all had dominant big men who could play defense. You had wing guys who could play defense. You think about Mario Elie and Clyde [Drexler] who don't get enough credit for how good they played defense. Then you go to the Lakers, you have Derek Fisher and Kobe and Ron Harper, all those guys that could play great defense. And then you go to the Spurs, you got Manu and Tim and Bruce Bowen]. Every team I played on was real well-rounded defensively, and that's what you have to look at. Because defense wins championships. At the end of the day, you've got to stop somebody."

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NFL Insider Talks Anxiety and ADHD Journey

Jay Glazer is a contributor for The Athletic NFL, currently serving as the NFL Insider for FOX Sports' award-winning NFL pregame show, FOX NFL Sunday. But he wasn’t always so successful. He was challenged by mental health issues with ADHD and anxiety starting at a young age. Since getting treatment, he’s working to help other men to get help and reduce the stigma of talking about these issues. He talked with Men’s Journal to do a Q&A.

How did your diagnosis of ADHD as a teen come about?

I was first diagnosed with ADHD back in 1989 when I was in college, but I struggled with the symptoms since I was a kid. Back then, most of the people I hung out with had no clue what ADHD even was. I was always trying to explain it to people, and honestly, I think some people thought I was just using it as an excuse to skip class. I felt like I was really on my own trying to figure it out. When I got the ADHD diagnosis, it felt validating to know that I wasn’t just “hyper” or “inattentive” for no reason — I was experiencing symptoms of ADHD. But at the same time, I still didn’t have any idea how to manage my symptoms, and it took many years before I was able to feel in control of my ADHD.

Now in adulthood, I’m grateful to have the information and tools to help manage my symptoms, including a treatment that works well for me. I take Qelbree, a once-a-day nonstimulant medication for adults and children 6 years and older, and that’s really helped me.

Anxiety can be crippling, but have you found ways to harness it to help you creatively or with work? 

What has made me a strong journalist is my ability to establish trust and connect with people. Being as open as I am about mental health has allowed me to have conversations with coaches and players about my experiences to connect with them on a deeper level. I want to show people that there’s hope, and that they’re not alone in what they’re going through.

How are you helping others, like military veterans with anxiety and depression?

I co-founded my organization, Merging Vets & Players (MVP), in 2015 to bring together veterans and former football players, those who have had different life-changing experiences, to give them a new team to support them as they transition back into everyday life once the uniforms come off. Through our programs, these people find others like them who are at the top of their game and create a space for healthy and positive change through honest conversations. The journey to healing comes from community, and I hope that helps people.

How are you feeling these days?

I’m feeling great. I'm in an incredibly fulfilling relationship with someone who truly understands me. My wife Rosie and I are soulmates; we’re a team. Her support has been instrumental in my journey with my ADHD.

Mental health can be challenging to talk about, and I understand you want to erase the stigma around these topics.

I know that a lot of guys — myself included — have been taught to shrug off mental health and not take it seriously. If you broke your arm, you'd go right away to a doctor to try to get it fixed. If you have a toothache, you’d go right away to the dentist. But when it comes to mental health topics, like ADHD, men are often afraid to seek help. They’re afraid to go talk to someone. It can be incredibly comforting when you realize that you’re not alone in what you’re going through, and that people can be understanding when you give them that context. 

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Dos Equis' Super Bowl Ad Is So ‘Interesting' it Costs $8M Just to Watch It

Dos Equis has concocted another clever "Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign. And this one is unlike the rest of the Super Bowl LX commercials.

According to Statista, the average cost of a 30-second ad costs advertisers a whopping $8 million. That's a huge increase since 2015, when a 30-second ad cost advertisers $4.3 million.

For this Super Bowl campaign, Dos Equis is going against the grain. The popular beer brand is asking, yes, asking, the network to pony up a cool $8 million for the privilege of airing its "Most Interesting" ad.

"When he makes a big game ad, he doesn't pay to air it. The network pays him," Dos Equis proclaims in the campaign it started teasing in the days leading up to Sunday.

Fans of "The Most Interesting Man in the World" were chomping at the bit to see what the beer brand has in store for the slate of Super Bowl commercials airing Sunday.

The anticipation immediately started after Dos Equis brought back Jonathan Goldsmith to reprise his role as The Most Interesting Man in the World, who returned to the airwaves during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last month.

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Interestingly, Dos Equis dropped a video detailing the exact steps network executives will need to take to access the $8 million spot: request a briefcase, select the preferred currency, and tap to pay. The briefcase accepts major credit cards and coins, too.

"We don't always write extensive, ironclad, indisputable terms and conditions…. But when we do, they’re exactly 12,219 words long," the marketing campaign touts.

The teasers have been flowing leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. It'll be interesting to see what they finally roll out.

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Travis Kelce Retirement Decision Receives Big Update

Not long after the 2025 season came to an unceremonious end for the Kansas City Chiefs, rumors of tight end Travis Kelce's future with the organization ran rampant.

After the team allowed offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to walk and brought in former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Kelce spoke glowingly about the Chiefs' latest addition to the coaching staff.

Travis Kelce Hints at Return?

"I can't wait to see him back in the building," Kelce said. "He's one of my favorite coaches of all-time, one of my favorite people of all time. I've had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person, and I just love the guy and it's going to be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs logo, baby."

Kelce would need to be playing in 2026 to see Bieniemy in the building - at least in the literal sense - which seemed to hint of his decision to return.

"I think it's a marriage that's gonna pick up right where it left off," Kelce added. "EB and who he is as a coach, you can see kind of his personality, what he brings to the table in that Chicago team. I know Ben Johnson has his own version of that, he's a very tough guy, and what he did in Detroit, he brought over as well. And you can see those running backs over in Chicago and their body of work was definitely an Eric Bieniemy style of football."

New Update on Travis Kelce's Retirement Decision

On Saturday, Feb. 7, just a day before the Super Bowl, The Athletic's Dianna Russini revealed her sense of Kelce's decision, speculating a return to Kansas City is "looking more real than ever."

"Kelce was seen bouncing around San Francisco parties and events, even as the soon-to-be-married man’s next move remains uncertain," Russini reported. "While retirement has been discussed, many close to him believe he could return for at least one more season. A final decision has yet to be made, but a 14th season is looking more real than ever."

While Kelce isn't getting any younger, he still managed to lead the Chiefs in receptions (76), receiving yards (851) and touchdowns (5) during the 2025 season.

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Apple Plans to Bring CarPlay Ultra to More Affordable Cars This Year

CarPlay Ultra has been a “rich guy demo” since day one: Aston Martin money, Aston Martin problems. The brilliant news now is simple: it’s not staying there. A new report says Apple plans to expand CarPlay Ultra to additional automakers this year, beyond the first tiny set of ultra-luxury brands. That’s when the screen takeover stops being a concept and starts becoming your next daily-driver reality.

What this changes for your next car

CarPlay Ultra isn’t the familiar phone-mirroring strip on the center screen. It’s the version that can run across every display in front of you, including the instrument cluster, while pulling in vehicle data like speed, driver-assistance info, and tire pressure. Apple frames it as a unified, “all-screens” experience that still lets each automaker keep its own look and feel. (See Apple’s official overview of CarPlay Ultra.)

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The part that should make you sit up: Apple also names Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis as committed brands working to bring CarPlay Ultra to drivers. Those aren’t boutique toys. They sell real volume in the U.S., and they live in the exact price bands where Men’s Journal readers actually shop.

So what do you do with this?

Treat CarPlay Ultra like a trim-level feature, not a phone feature. It will be tied to specific model years, infotainment hardware, and software support. Apple says the iPhone side needs an iPhone 12 or later on iOS 18.5 or later. The bigger gate is whether the car’s system was designed for it in the first place. (Apple)

Then do a quick reality test in the driver’s seat. CarPlay Ultra can put climate and audio controls inside Apple’s interface. Some people will love the cleaner feel. Some will hate menu-hunting for defrost at 6 a.m. If you drive by muscle memory, spend five minutes toggling climate, seat heat, wipers, and maps. If it’s annoying on day one, it won’t get better on day 90.

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Finally, ask the dealer one blunt question: “Is this the full-screen CarPlay Ultra setup?” Lots of people (and plenty of sales staff) call any Apple integration “CarPlay.” You’re trying to avoid that bait-and-switch. For the fresh “who’s next” angle, the core report is MacRumors’ piece on CarPlay Ultra expanding this year.

My Verdict

CarPlay Ultra is worth paying attention to now because the new story isn’t Apple’s 2025 launch—it’s the expansion out of the luxury stratosphere. If it starts landing in mainstream brands this year, your next car’s interior won’t just be “good screens.” It’ll be an ecosystem choice. Test-drive it like you test-drive a transmission: hands-on, no assumptions, and no mercy for anything that slows you down.

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'Schitt's Creek' Streaming Update: New Service Adds Catherine O'Hara Comedy Series

Although it aired in the United States on cable channel Pop TV, for many fans the beloved comedy series Schitt's Creek is synonymous with Netflix. The Emmy-winning series grew exponentially in popularity thanks to Netflix, which served as its streaming home until 2022, when it jumped to Hulu. Now, a new streaming service is getting in on the game: HBO Max.

Beginning Saturday, Feb. 7, all six seasons of Schitt's Creek will begin streaming on HBO Max. The show will continue to stream on Hulu, giving even more fans a chance to watch the beloved series.

Schitt's Creek stars Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Annie Murphy as a wealthy family forced to move into a motel in the town of Schitt's Creek after losing all their money. Although initially revolted by the humble hamlet, they grow increasingly fond of their surroundings as they make friends, fall in love, and reinvent themselves under new economic circumstances.

After starting its journey in relative obscurity, Schitt's Creek became a word-of-mouth and streaming sensation. In 2020, the series completed an unprecedented sweep at the Primetime Emmy Awards, winning all four acting trophies as well as awards for writing, directing, and Best Comedy Series. It remains the most Emmys ever won by a series in a single season.

Catherine O'Hara's Death Rocks Entertainment Industry

The move comes just over a week after the death of iconic comedian Catherine O'Hara. The actress died suddenly after a brief illness, just before she was set to film her role in season 2 of Apple TV's The Studio.

Although she has been known to audiences for decades thanks to her work in SCTV, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and the Christopher Guest films, Schitt's Creek proved to be a career renaissance moment for her. O'Hara, who often shined in kooky side character roles, became the show's defining performance, employing an army of wigs and vintage couture items to embody the family matriarch. The role won her not only an Emmy, but also a Golden Globe and an Actor Award (formerly Screen Actor's Guild Award).

Her Schitt's Creek family mourned her passing last week with heartfelt messages.

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"Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today," Eugene Levy said in a statement. "I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over fifty years."

"From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on Schitt's Creek, I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship," Eugene continued. "And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and the entire O'Hara family."

His son and show creator, Dan Levy, echoed the sentiment.

"What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years," he wrote. "Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her."

All six seasons of Schitt's Creek are streaming on HBO Max beginning February 7.

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Lagavulin Just Released Its First New Scotch in Nearly a Decade! It's a Welcome Break From Tradition

There is perhaps no style of spirit on Earth that embraces tradition quite like Scotch. It’s an elaborate elixir built simply from grain, water, yeast and time. But even given that contextual framework, the whisky makers at Lagavulin are well known for being traditionalists. The iconic Islay distillery has been producing its peat-accented single malt, since the early 1800s. 

All this is to say, we don’t often get a lot of news related to such an industry stalwart. Sure, there’s a notable special release and/or celebrity partnership to report on here and there. But when it comes to expanding the portfolio, however, Scotch fans aren’t exactly holding their breath. However, for anyone who is, today’s a day to let out a huge sigh of relief: Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat is officially hitting shelves. It’s the brand’s first new permanent expression in nearly a decade. 

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch is aged exclusively in barrels that formerly held bourbon.

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Tasting Notes for Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch

I enjoyed an exclusive first taste of the spirit and am finally able to share my thoughts on the $70 bottle. 

True to its moniker, Sweet Peat rounds the edges of the distillery’s signature medicinal tones with a confectionary glaze. Think apple tart, toffee and custard. These dessert-like aromas and flavors are thanks to the 11-year-old whisky being aged exclusively in American oak barrels that previously held bourbon. 

Related: How Nick Offerman’s Scotch Fantasy Came True

Though the usage of ex-bourbon is hardly novel in Scotland, the ones employed here were sourced fresh from Kentucky and have never held Scotch before.

“Sweet Peat reflects careful cask selection and deliberate pacing,” according to Dr. Stuart Morrison, a master blender for Diageo, Lagavulin’s parent company. “On the palate, it opens with a gentle sweetness and salinity before bonfire smoke and oak spice come into focus. Notes of honeyed malt and toffee apple build through the mid-palate, finishing long with lingering peat smoke, dark chocolate, and soft vanilla.”

Morrison is of course paid to say nice things about this Scotch. But the San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded the new Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat a gold medal. The judges were taken with the whisky's balanced complexity.

Related: This Airport Lounge Might Be the Best (and Most Unexpected) Place to Drink Rare Whiskey

Why You Should Buy this Whisky

I’d be inclined to call the Lagavulin 11 Year Old a sensible entry point for anyone looking to get into the world of peated Scotch. Unlike Lagavulin 16, which is unapologetic in its administration of iodine, seaweed and salinity, Lagavulin 11 assumes a more measured approach. 

“Pronounced smoke is a defining element of Islay Scotch, albeit one that can feel polarizing to some drinkers,” admits Jesse Damashek, an SVP of whisky at Diageo. “Sweet Peat presents peat in a way that tastes more approachable, while still delivering the depth and complexity long associated with Lagavulin.”

It’s a curious outcome, considering that in other younger releases for the brand, including Lagavulin 8, the peat factor is actually amplified. Which is to be expected: the phenolic compounds present in peated malt—chemicals responsible for those smoky tones—degrade naturally as the whisky ages . So if it’s a younger Islay malt, it ought to be a peatier one, too. But here, the heavy-handed application of assertive American oak competes for attention, especially in the finish. Perhaps it’s not that the peat is absent, so much as it has a suitably agile dancing partner. 

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Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Price & Availability

The Lagavulin 11 Year Old is 86-proof (43% ABV) and sells for $70. It’s launching today and will be available at retailers across the country. You can find out where you can buy it here.

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