Larry Johnson

Cross-checked Johnson's official NBA, Hornets, and Knicks profiles, Charlotte franchise history, the Knicks' four-point-play retrospective, and verified archived box scores. The five balance the singular shot that defines his New York legacy with his Rookie of the Year rebounding, Charlotte scoring peak, and the young franchise's first postseason breakthrough.

1. #1. Johnson scored 26 points with eight rebounds and converted his famous four-point play in the final seconds, turning a three-point deficit into a 92–91 Knicks victory over Indiana in 1999 Eastern Conference finals Game 3. Knicks history: Larry Johnson's legendary four-point play · NBA official Pacers–Knicks East finals Game 3 box score
2. #2. Johnson supplied 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists as Charlotte beat Boston 104–103 in 1993 first-round Game 4, completing the first playoff-series victory in Hornets history on Alonzo Mourning's decisive shot. Hornets history: Johnson leads Charlotte's rise to the 1993 playoffs · NBA official Celtics–Hornets first-round Game 4 box score
3. #3. Johnson established his NBA career high with 44 points on 16-of-27 shooting, adding seven rebounds and four assists in Charlotte's 126–124 overtime loss to Boston. NBA profile: Larry Johnson career highs and honors · NBA official Celtics–Hornets box score
4. #4. During his Rookie of the Year season, Johnson set his career rebounding high with 23 boards while scoring 24 points in Charlotte's 119–101 win at Minnesota, the clearest single-game expression of his immediate interior impact. NBA history: Larry Johnson wins 1992 Rookie of the Year · NBA official Hornets–Timberwolves box score
5. #5. Johnson answered New York with 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting, eight rebounds, five assists, and only one turnover as Charlotte won 110–106 in 1993 Eastern semifinals Game 3. Hornets profile: Johnson's All-NBA 1992-93 season and playoff impact · NBA official Knicks–Hornets East semifinals Game 3 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18