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Every time I hear about him I think of my older brother, who was a big LJ fan and not the most attentive fantasy sport GM ever, trying to draft him the year after he retired.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thbUkBW_ftM
This is a very exciting day in the life of Larry Johnson. That’s how excited I am — I’m pulling a Rickey. See, Grandmama played a large role in my childhood growing up. OK, that may be overstating things a bit, but Larry Johnson was quite a prominent figure while I was in elementary school. He was in all sorts of commercials representing Converse sneakers — like th one above, and he and Alonzo Mourning teamed up on a very exciting Hornets squad. Matter of fact, you got used to seeing Charlotte Hornets jerseys on playgrounds in LA. No joke. That’s how much pull Grandmama had back in the day. And that’s why I am overwhelmed with joy to hear that Grandmama might be back:
If there is such a thing as the “Curse of L.J.,” the Knicks may be doing something about it. According to sources, Johnson could be returning to the Knicks in a still-undefined role. In all likelihood, Johnson will be working for the Knicks part-time in their community relations department along with former teammate John Starks.LJ had an injury settlement with the Knicks when his career ended in 2001 for $28 million. He’s not coming back for the money. But as you can tell, I am quite delighted to hear this rumor.
Gotta have rim rockin Gradmama back lol
LJ's commercials were the best.
Every time I hear about him I think of my older brother, who was a big LJ fan and not the most attentive fantasy sport GM ever, trying to draft him the year after he retired.
One of my all-time favourite players.
Please don't come back LJ!
If the guy didn't have injury isssues he would have been one of the best.
+1
He had talent AND charisma
I want to see LJ and Mourning play again and throw down.
He was my favourite player before Duncan.
This game was just on Hardwood Classics a couple days ago.
She jukes and she cuts and stops dead in her tracks. She plants and she spins and leaves chumps on their backs.
...and Van Gundy run out from the mic and get dragged by a leg.
For some reason I was a huge fan of LJ when I was a kid. I traded every MJ card I had for him and Zo ones.
First time I heard someone say 'alah akbhar' without something blowing up shortly afterwards.
LJ pre-injury was the heir apparent to Charles Barkley. Might have ended up being better.
LJ was the Pistol Pete of his era. I hated the Knicks and Hornets, but I liked Larry.
is done
He was smoother, better footwork, and a better outside shot with the body of a fullback. Maybe not the rebounding with the intensity he lacked. Not to down LJ because he was one of my favorites, but more props for Chuck because it seems NO ONE matched his rebounding intensity.
PR department perhaps?
Same here. I almost felt a little sad that the Spurs had to go over him to get their first le.
The thing that stands out in my mind, particularly compared to today's players, is how Johnson managed to pull of an air of toughness without coming across as a thug. He'd be a great fit for any PR department, though I don't know how you can spin the cluster that I expect the Knicks to be this year.
how tall is Jim gray?
6'5"?
Say what?
Saying "all praise due to Allah" wasn't quite as controversial in those days...
Might as well post his commercials
Grandmama was a classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tF4tBsqJ2g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYbWeR2zFUw
LOL @ Snapper saying "don't foul on a 3" right before the shot.
Questionable call, but a great moment.
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