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When Larry Johnson’s “Grandmama” Became A Worldwide Hit

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By Titan Frey View the original article to see embedded media. The NBA and the NBA shoe appeal was dominated by Michael Jordan in the early 1990s (what didn’t Jordan dominate in the 1990s?). So, when Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation, Larry Johnson, was given a Converse shoe deal, their marketing team had to come up with something “fresh”. GrandmamaLarry Johnson was an exciting player. His explosiveness to the hoop won him some fans and so did he play. As a rookie, Johnson averaged 19.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. This helped him win the NBA Rookie Of The Year Award. But could Johnson …

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