larry johnson

This week we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes, when we rocked out with “Grandmama” aka Larry Johnson. The UNLV legend sat down and covered everything from winning a national championship against Duke, to the iconic commercial that coined his nickname, to his time on the Hornets and Knicks. Grandmama was a straight-up bucket! Tune in! 

1. Winning an NCAA championship against Duke (13:05)
2. Tupac, Snoop Dogg and UNLV’s impact on the culture (17:45)
3. Signing with Converse — Grandmama commercials and favorite shoes (24:13)
4. Going to New York, playing for the Knicks (49:32) 

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Our guest today needs little to no introduction. Larry Johnson is an absolute basketball legend. Famously taking on the character of, Grandmama in his Converse commercials, Larry has a long history of awards including;

1987 McDonald’s All American

1990 NCAA Champion

The number 1 pick in the 1991 NBA Draft

2x NBA All Star

NBA Player of the Year 1991

The list goes on. Please join me as today we welcome the legend, Grandmama himself, Larry Johnson to the show.

This show is dedicated to Larry’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

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