If only and only if he didn’t get injured he would be a hall of famer , even with the injury he was still good but such a shame he had to cut his career short, he’s an all time great in my book
@@SDSOverfiend *You Trolls make it waaaay too easy.* 1st question: *Who is your favorite B level player (Larry Johnson was always a B level player) from his era?*
@@rayzrealm How the fuck you ask me a question with your answer in it? Everybody knows he was a B-level after the injury. You aint saying nothing new... You just tried to Move the goalpost cause said some general knowledge shit that applies to everybody in the L
How's that he signed the biggest contract at the time 12 years 84 million after making 2nd team All NBA in only his second year in the league? He rode that contract out until he retired in 2001
Its so crazy how Larry changed with age...he looked like a underground boxer while playing and now he is slim looking like a chill grandpa ....or should I say grandmama
I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. By the time he got to New York, did he have many more "highlights," aside from that 4-point play? His back injury really slowed him, and I don't think he even dunked that often, as a Knick.
I did, I have over 100 cards, maybe more, sucks kids these days dont know trading cards, pogs, buying the beckett monthly, everything is digital and has no sense of value or meaning.
When did he stop dunking? I mean really dunking. I remember he had a few basic dunks early on with the Knicks but did he completely lose the ability to throw it down after the back injury? That’s a real shame. Dude had some of the best post moves when he was on. Looked like Hakeem.
he stopped dunking a lot during the 93-94/94-95 seasons, but in the 95-96 season he was dunking hard and often, but again in 96-97 with the knicks the dunking just phased away for good, LJ's last explosive season was in 1995-1996, he was averaging 22 points a game during the all star break.
I always felt like LJ used more finesse than Zion similar body structure but different approach. Zion is more of an explosive bully. LJ will softly lay it up. But Zion will dunk on you every time I think of Larry Johnson was drafted in 2020. He would be attacking the rim more. But he had a much sweeter jumper. IMO.
LJ played in a tougher error of basketball. Zion would last in that error, because he’d be faced with guys his size and strength night in and not out. LJ, played in that error when touch fouls where t called, and his injury happen during a pick up game. He fell awkwardly on his back. Zion’s injury is due to being overweight, and his body can’t handle those constant rim attacks. There this big difference right there; LJ hit the weight room, and Zion hit the buffet and doesn’t have a consistent jump shot. Two very different errors, and caliber of opponents where bruising in the 90’s. Todays players get fouls for breathing on opponents!
@@MasterGGG there should be free music that you could download load from SoundCloud that an artist might let you use. And thanks for making a video about my fav NBA player of all time
He was playing with a bad back in NY, he retired because he was using too many pain killers to be able to play. Hew still put up respectable games, he averaged 12pts a game for the knicks, a low scoring team, in todays game, he would easily score 30 in his rookie year and 20 with the knicks.
One of my favorite players ever...
why is that
@@youtuber3328 before his back problems he was great the guy was a complete player...
@@gringobronx7670 u make sense
One of my 5 ALL TIME GREATS!
The player that made me fall in love with basketball.
why is that
@@youtuber3328 his style was so unique. His post game was incredible at its peak!
@@soulcraft79 u make sense
Larry the Legend!
If only and only if he didn’t get injured he would be a hall of famer , even with the injury he was still good but such a shame he had to cut his career short, he’s an all time great in my book
Absolutely right my friend, if not for that injury Johnson would have had an amazing career.
G O he was my favorite player growing up and when he hit that 3 against Indiana the whole city went nuts, u could hear people cheering for blocks
The very 1st official who got in LJ's was very very cute
This Dude is one of the few that can play in any Era
@@tellyhennessey5422 He was a prick
*If Larry Johnson signed with the right team after his initial Hornets contract expired, he'd be a champion.* #heart
Sounds like the whole league for that matter.. Like dafuq
@@SDSOverfiend *You Trolls make it waaaay too easy.* 1st question: *Who is your favorite B level player (Larry Johnson was always a B level player) from his era?*
@@rayzrealm How the fuck you ask me a question with your answer in it? Everybody knows he was a B-level after the injury. You aint saying nothing new... You just tried to Move the goalpost cause said some general knowledge shit that applies to everybody in the L
No one could beat the Bulls
How's that he signed the biggest contract at the time 12 years 84 million after making 2nd team All NBA in only his second year in the league? He rode that contract out until he retired in 2001
LJ is best forever !
LJ was built solid like a floor model tv.
Its so crazy how Larry changed with age...he looked like a underground boxer while playing and now he is slim looking like a chill grandpa ....or should I say grandmama
Yup im a Knicks fan LJ did some great things 4us
please read my comment
Who come here to check out Zion Williamson's draft comparison？
Fucking 90's! The best basketball ever! 💪
I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. By the time he got to New York, did he have many more "highlights," aside from that 4-point play? His back injury really slowed him, and I don't think he even dunked that often, as a Knick.
it's nice to meet you and do you have any favorite blazers + or sonics members + or players in particular
I loved his hair. back then
Zion williamson
Bennett Salvatore was giving LJ the business!
LJ & Zion country strong emagine if they could play one on one in LAS prime
Probably THEE ONLY player Oakley ever backed down from, young LJ was a problem
I'm surprised he only had 2 years above 20PPG 💯
Lj really weds to be in the HOF and commentating
He was and still is a God to me. King James wishes he was LJ
nice video. did you collect LJ basketball cards.
I did, I have over 100 cards, maybe more, sucks kids these days dont know trading cards, pogs, buying the beckett monthly, everything is digital and has no sense of value or meaning.
G O I hear that
When did he stop dunking? I mean really dunking. I remember he had a few basic dunks early on with the Knicks but did he completely lose the ability to throw it down after the back injury? That’s a real shame. Dude had some of the best post moves when he was on. Looked like Hakeem.
he stopped dunking a lot during the 93-94/94-95 seasons, but in the 95-96 season he was dunking hard and often, but again in 96-97 with the knicks the dunking just phased away for good, LJ's last explosive season was in 1995-1996, he was averaging 22 points a game during the all star break.
the hornets BARELY missed the playoffs in 96
He is better than Zion
He was expected to be the next Charles Barkley
@A A Good all around game, just a shame after his rookie season his back was so bad that he didnt have the hops he had in college and 1st year.
@@jdigitalseven7 he blew his back out summer 93' he was going into his 3rd season he missed a rack of games when he hurt his back initially.
1:18 Charles Oakley didnt want it lol
19 seconds in and I hit mute
who would any + or all of u call the #1 #2 and #3 best teams between the 93 hornets 97 and 98 knicks
The 93 Hornets were my favs, the Knicks were good but we ruined our playoffs both years with fights, SMH
@@MasterGGG u make sense + with the greatness i'll rank the playoff teams in this order #1 97 knicks #2 93 hornets + #3 98 knicks
I always felt like LJ used more finesse than Zion similar body structure but different approach. Zion is more of an explosive bully. LJ will softly lay it up. But Zion will dunk on you every time I think of Larry Johnson was drafted in 2020. He would be attacking the rim more. But he had a much sweeter jumper. IMO.
LJ played in a tougher error of basketball. Zion would last in that error, because he’d be faced with guys his size and strength night in and not out. LJ, played in that error when touch fouls where t called, and his injury happen during a pick up game. He fell awkwardly on his back. Zion’s injury is due to being overweight, and his body can’t handle those constant rim attacks. There this big difference right there; LJ hit the weight room, and Zion hit the buffet and doesn’t have a consistent jump shot. Two very different errors, and caliber of opponents where bruising in the 90’s. Todays players get fouls for breathing on opponents!
never knew dude still play at 2018
Do y'all RUclipsr intentionally ruin every video with the worst music possible
You can always click mute, no need to get angry :)
terrible music selection
Would you have preferred some stupid mumble rap?
@A A you do understand copyright issue right? the video would be plagued by ads.
Really man with the music?????
You can just hit the mute button?
Nice video but wrong choice of music
I know trust me I would have rather had some hip hop from the 90s but copyright issues would give me problems and plague the video with ads.
@@MasterGGG there should be free music that you could download load from SoundCloud that an artist might let you use. And thanks for making a video about my fav NBA player of all time
free throws?c'mon.
nice video but the music sucks man!!!!!!
Was gonna subscribe til I payed attention to the music 👎👎
He wasn't that good in ny
He was playing with a bad back in NY, he retired because he was using too many pain killers to be able to play. Hew still put up respectable games, he averaged 12pts a game for the knicks, a low scoring team, in todays game, he would easily score 30 in his rookie year and 20 with the knicks.
he was average with the knicks + please read my comment