January 21, 2010, Redwood City, California, United States
Spouse
Celeste Wingfield
Fact
(1996-) Foward for the New York Knicks.
Larry Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player who was born on March 14, 1969, in Tyler, Texas. He is the son of Larry and Shirley Johnson. He has two sisters, Lisa and Lori. Johnson was a star player on his high school basketball team. He was recruited by several colleges, but chose to play for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Johnson was a two-time All-American and led the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to the NCAA championship in 1990. He was the first overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets.
Johnson had a successful rookie season, averaging 19. 2 points per game and being named Rookie of the Year. He was also selected to play in the 1992 All-Star Game. Johnson’s career was plagued by injuries, but he still managed to be a productive player. He averaged double figures in scoring nine times in his 14-year NBA career. Johnson retired in 2005 with career averages of 16.
2 points and 6. 6 rebounds per game. He was inducted into the UNLV Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. He has been married twice and has four children. ..
General Info
Date Of Birth
March 14, 1969
Died
January 21, 2010, Redwood City, California, United States
Height
2.01 m
Weight
113 kg
Profession
Basketball player, Actor
Education
Odessa College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nationality
American
Family
Spouse
Celeste Wingfield
Children
Larry Johnson, Jr.
Parents
Larry Johnson, Christine Johnson
Siblings
Tony Johnson
Accomplishments
Awards
NBA Rookie of the Year Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Rookie Team, Naismith Men's College Player of the Year, McDonald's All-American Game, John R. Wooden Award, Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, Oscar Robertson Trophy, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year, NABC Player of t...
Nominations
Heisman Trophy, Best NFL Player ESPY Award
Movies
Human Highway, Year of the Horse, CSNY/Déjà Vu, Solo Trans, Journey Through the Past, Greendale, Neil Young: Silver and Gold, Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light, Bonnaroo Music Festival 2002, Rickie Lee Jones: Live at the Wiltern Theatre
Charlotte Hornets All-Time Free Throws Attempted Leader (1,962).
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Charlotte Hornets All-Time Free Throws Leader (1,513).
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Charlotte Hornets All-Time Rebounds Leader (3,479).
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Charlotte Hornets All-Time Defensive Rebounds Leader (2,293).
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Charlotte Hornets All-Time Offensive Rebounds Leader (1,186).
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Forward for Charlotte Hornets (1991-1996) and New York Knicks (1996-2001).
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1st overall draft pick in 1991 NBA Draft.
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1992 NBA Rookie of the Year. Charlotte's all-time leading rebounder with 3,479. Traded by Charlotte to the New York Knicks for Anthony Mason and Brad Lohaus on 7/14/96.
Movies
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Garden's Defining Moments
2015
TV Mini-Series
Space Jam
1996
Larry Johnson
Eddie
1996
Charlotte Hornets
Family Matters
1993
TV Series
Grandmama
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Triumph of Faith
2001
Documentary executive producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Four Courses with J.B. Smoove
2013
TV Series
Himself
ESPN Friday Night Fights
2011
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member
Kourtney & Kim Take Miami
2009
TV Series
Himself - Professional Football Player
BET Awards 2007
2007
TV Special
Himself
2007 Trumpet Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
1995 NBA All-Star Game
1995
TV Special
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
TV Series
Himself
1993 NBA All-Star Game
1993
TV Special
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Runnin' Rebels of UNLV
2011
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Rebels on the Run: The Rise and Fall of UNLV Basketball