This wasn't the first time Hornacek had delivered such a spectacular buzzer-beater.
In March Madness 1986, during the NCAA National Tournament first-round game between Iowa State and Ohio University, Hornacek made a nearly identical game-winning shot.
With only 2 seconds left in the game, he took a sideline pass from a teammate at a 45-degree angle on the left and shot to kill, propelling Iowa State into the Sweet 16.
The shot made Hornacek famous, the one that got him noticed by NBA scouts.
Otherwise, even with his father's recommendation, it would have been tough for him to break into the NBA, as he seemingly lacked the physical attributes and looked too sincere.
Now, after more than a season of hard work, staying behind every day for shooting practice with Ah Gan, Curry, and Porter, Hornacek's improvement had been rapid.
From barely surviving a single practice session at the beginning, he had now become an important substitute on the Trail Blazers' bench.
