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    • Larry Johnson as ‘Grandmama’ c. 1990 : r/OldSchoolCool
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Larry_Johnson_(basketballLarry Johnson (basketball, born 1969) - Wikipedia

    In 1993, Johnson appeared in the episode "Grandmama" of the sitcom Family Matters as his alter ego "Grandmama" (pronounced Grand Ma-Ma), who becomes Steve Urkel's teammate in a basketball tournament. Later that year, he was a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman . [19]

  4. www.youtube.com › watchConverse Grandmama 1991 1996 - YouTube

    Watch the classic Converse Grandmama ads featuring NBA star Larry Johnson in his hilarious alter ego. Don't miss the fun!

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  5. fanbuzz.com › nba › larry-johnson-grandmamaConverse's 'Grandmama' Was Peak '90s and Still Hilarious

    Apr 16, 2020 · Larry Johnson in 'Space Jam' Grandmama was a fun addition to LJ's on-court achievements. The power forward brought the NCAA championship to Las Vegas in 1990, is regarded as one of best players in college basketball history, won the 1992 Rookie of the Year Award, made two NBA All-Star teams, won the 1996 Olympics gold medal on the United States national team, and reached the NBA playoffs six ...

  6. sports.yahoo.com › iconic-sports-commercialsIconic Sports Commercials: Larry Johnson's Grandmama

    Jul 17, 2019 · Learn how Converse created the iconic Grandmama commercials featuring NBA player Larry Johnson in a flower-print dress and gold teeth. Discover how Johnson embraced the role and why fans loved the fantasy of a grandma who could whoop anyone on the court.

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  7. www.youtube.com › watchHow Larry Johnson Became Grandmama - YouTube

    Apr 20, 2015 · It's one of the most iconic commercial campaigns of all time, but it didn't start with a pitch meeting and a happy Larry Johnson. In this VICE Sports exclusi...

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  8. www.youtube.com › watchLarry Johnson’s “Grandmama” Converse Commercials - YouTube

    NBA player Larry Johnson acted in a collection of commercials, where he played the roles of himself as his “grandmama” playing basketball in Converse shoes.#...

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  10. www.slamonline.com › archives › how-larry-johnsonsHow Larry Johnson’s ‘Grandmama’ Character Came To Be

    Jul 15, 2011 · How did Larry Johnson become the Grandmama character in his Converse commercials? Find out how he was supposed to be a Nike man, but ended up in a dress and a wig.