Do You Know This Player? (Larry Johnson Edition)

Trivia questions to test your knowledge.

I’m going to be completely honest here -I don’t think I’ve ever seen Larry Johnson play.

The only knowledge I have of his game are through highlights, mixtapes and through using him in video games.

But I’ve known about him since his early seasons in New York.

So, coming up with these trivia questions will be as educational for me as it will be (hopefully) for you.

Let’s get to it! Here are 8 trivia questions to test your knowledge on Larry Johnson:

But first, here’s some background information:

• Position: Power Forward and Small Forward

• 6-7, 250 lbs

• Career Length: 10 years

• Career Averages: 16.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists

• Nickname: Grandmama

1. What college did Johnson attend?

1. UNLV

2. Odessa

3. Texas

4. Both A and B

2. What year was Johnson drafted?

1. 1989

2. 1990

3. 1991

4. 1992

3. Which NBA team drafted Johnson?

1. Houston Rockets

2. Charlotte Hornets

3. New York Knicks

4. New Jersey Nets

4. In the 1991-92 NBA season, Johnson was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award. How many points and rebounds did he average?

1. 15.5 points and 5.7 rebounds

2. 18.8 points and 7.2 rebounds

3. 16.4 points and 8.8 rebounds

4. 19.2 points and 11.0 rebounds

5. How many NBA All-Star Games did Johnson participate in?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

6. Johnson recorded a career high 14 assists on March 19, 1996. Which team was he playing against?

1. Indiana Pacers

2. Cleveland Cavaliers

3. Phoenix Suns

4. Boston Celtics

7. Johnson recorded a 20-20 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10, 1992. What was his exact statline (points and rebounds)?

1. 29 points and 20 rebounds

2. 24 points and 23 rebounds

3. 28 points and 22 rebounds

4. 20 points and 20 rebounds

8. In his rookie season, how many games did Johnson, a first overall pick, help his team win?

1. 31

2. 35

3. 42

4. 46

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Answers:

1. D. Johnson attended both Odessa (1987-1989) and UNLV (198-1991).

2. C. Johnson was drafted in 1991 with the first overall pick.

3. B. Johnson was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets.

4. D. In his rookie season, he averaged 19.2 points and 11.0 rebounds.

5. B. Johnson participated in 2 NBA All-Star Games. He was selected in 1993 (when he was also an All-NBA player) and in 1995.

6. A. Johnson recorded a career-high 14 assists against the Indiana Pacers. His team, the Hornets, also won that game 102-94.

7. B. Johnson recorded 24 points and 23 rebounds in this game. His 23 rebounds were also a career high. Additionally, he was still a rookie.

8. A. Johnson helped his team, the Charlotte Hornets, win 31 games in his rookie season.