HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the crucial thrilling NBA gamers of all time is coming to Hornell.
Two-time NBA All-Star and Faculty Basketball Corridor of Fame inductee Larry Johnson shall be a particular visitor on the forty ninth annual Hornell Sports activities Night time. This yr’s occasion will happen on Saturday, March 29 at The Fundamental Place in Hornell for a night devoted to honoring native sports activities and elevating funds for the Particular Olympics.
Johnson, also called “Grandmama” within the Nineties, captivated basketball followers on the court docket at UNLV in school and with the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks within the NBA. The 1991 Nationwide Participant of the 12 months at UNLV, Johnson was additionally a two-time Nationwide Junior Participant of the 12 months for Odessa Faculty in Texas in 1988 and 1989. In highschool, Johnson additionally gained the Nationwide Participant of the 12 months award. The Tear. in 1987.
In 1990, UNLV gained the NCAA championship by defeating Duke 103-73. Johnson’s No. 4 jersey was retired by UNLV after he grew to become the primary decide of the Charlotte Hornets within the 1991 NBA draft.
Throughout his 10 seasons within the NBA, Johnson amassed 11,450 profession factors, 5,300 rebounds and a pair of,298 assists. Johnson was named NBA Rookie of the 12 months in 1992 and was well-known for his monster slam dunks within the sport. Larry additionally gained a gold medal as a part of the 1994 Dream Workforce on the FIBA World Cup in Canada. Johnson additionally appeared within the 1996 hit movie House Jam.
Hornell Sports activities Night time will launch extra friends within the coming weeks together with full ticket data. 18 Sports activities’ Andy Malnoske is proud to as soon as once more function host of this nice occasion. Do not miss your alternative to be part of the largest evening in native sports activities, elevating cash for an incredible trigger with among the best athletes of all time.
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