Larry Johnson - 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (ft. Toddler Steph Curry)

[@the4ampodcast9]

Steph's smile when LJ comes over is just amazing! That's the essence of basketball.

[@stefwolf85]

Steph curry wore the same sweat suit/ Wind breaker suit in the 2019 all star weekend Saturday night.. Wow.

[@krishnawainright15]

Yep, and miles bridges paid homage to Larry Johnson too

[@rashb3994]

That's insane! The same windbreaker plus Larry Johnson Jersey feels like some illuminati ritual stuff. Haha, not to say it is, but I wonder if Steph planned the windbreaker. That's kind of surreal.

[@splashnskillz37]

@@rashb3994 but be fooled, it was

[@ct3mae]

Shit everybody had one of those in the 90’s

[@knifedreamer]

rash b - NBA got mad Illuminati shit going on lol 🤘👌👁

[@IGH414]

Steph Curry looks up at Larry Johnson with a face full of admiration and jubilation. Now he himself is the role model.. Amazing

[@IGH414]

5:37

[@fartbreath2884]

Simp

[@StoutProper]

Who was his dad? He got good seats

[@stalkerstomper3304]

​@@StoutProper Dell Curry, the SG teammate of LJ in Charlotte. Stef's dad was a legendary 3 point shooter. Stef learned from his dad the patented quick release.

[@StoutProper]

@@stalkerstomper3304 cheers pal that’s interesting

[@andyvelasquez9488]

5:35 Steph Curry grew up in the NBA literally!!!

[@paulywhal2815]

He sure did remember his Burger King commercial in the early nineties Charlotte Hornets was like one of my favorite teams besides the Chicago Bulls in the Warriors all because Larry Johnson Alonzo Mourning Dell Curry Kendall Gill Muggsy Bogues Jr Reid that was a Powerhouse NBA team back in the early 90s I had Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson jerseys just think how did Dell Curry Charlotte Hornets but I'm about to get all them player jerseys again again I remember when I was still in high school it was about 1996 the Sacramento Kings was hosting the Charlotte Hornets and I Walmart Charlotte Hornets Jersey to The Arena Sacramento Kings fans are so rude and still are to this day all my friends are scared like don't wear that Larry Johnson Jersey I said please I ain't scared nowhere in my Charlotte Hornets Jersey and I did

[@decepticonleader316]

and still sucks

[@cxsh4x4]

Decepticon Leader who hurt u?

[@dimviesel]

@@cxsh4x4 optimus prime😆

[@cxsh4x4]

@@dimviesel lol

[@kirbyaugustine761]

LJ was a man amongst boys at UNLV. He was built like a floor model television and was a fearless competitor.

[@unxpctd79molowe23]

Kirby Augustine Word! #HardwoodLegend

[@bighou2359]

5:14 Man....RIP Reggie Lewis

[@lionelkennedy1394]

@@bighou2359 Damn .. that was him. #RIP

[@creoleDJ]

LJ was the 1st player ever to win a version of National Player Of The Year in high school, junior college and NCAA division 1; he’s also the 1st (and to date only) player to be named national JUCO player of the year both years he played. Some even believe he could’ve been a first round pick in the 1989 draft if he entered instead of going to UNLV. Just imagine if he didn’t have those back problems later in his career!

[@redwingsfan3621]

This was back when everyone thought Magic would be dead in three years.

[@frontxxrunner]

Back before people realized there was a cure as long as you had enough fame and money

[@md3dasnipa386]

🤣🤣

[@Samil101]

Redwingsfan him saying he had aids was a Humiliation ritual after selling his soul to be rich. Same thing when they want you to wear a 👗 Larry did it to they all do it or just be straight up gay! The Bible says that the earth is given into the hands of the wicked! you want to be rich here you must serve the wicked!

[@redwingsfan3621]

Samil101 Interesting take. Thanks for sharing.

[@alp21188]

Yup and now he’s the healthiest man on the planet.

[@PhuryousOne]

My three favorite players back then... Michael Jordan, Larry Johnson, and Shawn Kemp. Those were the days.

[@jarredkrum9894]

Hellz yeah

[@BJ-fr5ls]

Another “what if” injury prone destroyed career. Now this is who I compare Zion Williamson to. However, Zion’s leaping ability is much greater.

[@ren1819]

I agree... he was a beast before his injuries... afterwards he was another jumpshooting forward... if he stayed healthy who knows what he and Alonzo would have accomplished in Charlotte...

[@kevyionmarquelle4792]

agree with ur comparison

[@bonganilanga8393]

Agreed!

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

Zion has an even higher risk of injury because he is much heavier and jumps higher. Those knees aren't gonna last forever

[@DJaySplitSecond]

I agree, if Zion loses some of that weight he will have less chances of injuries but this is a much less physical era of the NBA so he may become a great

[@knifedreamer]

Damn LJ didn’t even know he was looking at the greatest shooter of all time

[@dl30wpb]

What a stupid comment... I guess you expected him to know the winning lottery numbers also lol

[@jeremydavis340.]

No that was Dell Curry at the time. Then his son took the torch. Dell could light it up

[@whodey5103]

Nick van exel told me larry liked potato chips.

[@wysefavor]

Nobody knew!!!!

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

And Steph Curry was there too! Amazing!

[@pfeiffdog0811]

Pretty cool to see the look on Stephs face of a young boy in awe of great players just like the rest of us were.

[@johnniec2861]

his dad was a decent player too :)

[@TheBrysenj]

8th grades doing these dunks now.. Damn times have changed...

[@MrGunwitch]

Bet they’re not built like LJ though. Today’s players are like 16 yr old girls compared to Johnson.

[@fernandiyusri7503]

Larry Johnson, Mugsy Bogues & Alonzo Mourning...!! What a team... 😍

[@cdgates1]

Fernandi Yusri Don't forget Kendall Gill

[@fernandiyusri7503]

@@cdgates1 oh yes!

[@chuckjacobs3239]

Rex chapman, david wingate, tony bennett, dell curry,kendall gill... bruh the whole squad was sick

[@mario3mmelero571]

Yeah they had such a great team they forgot to win a championship...

[@lionelkennedy1394]

They were loaded.

[@user2176]

Great young players coming in to NBA at that time like LJ, Kemp, Shaq, Coleman, Steve Smith, Zo, C. Web, and many more.

[@mairoom6976]

All 4 of Zion's basketball fathers was in this video... Grandmamama, Charles Barkley, Shawn Kemp, and Dominique Wilkins....

[@okimitchell1043]

Good one ✌️

[@704charlottebound3]

@j Smith hell no that's where the bus stops lol

[@704charlottebound3]

@j Smith Zion is not SHAQ smh

[@704charlottebound3]

@j Smith lol I do not shaq smh

[@Smoketreez83]

While everyone loved Jordan Grandmama was my favorite player of the early 90s

[@marcus.6487]

LJ was a grown mane out there

[@artc1980]

Mine too!!! Had the teal and purple jerseys and tje Converse...

[@HankBlockOG]

Him and Kendall Gill Where mines

[@RogerBiwandu]

John Yi Mine was Kemp, MJ is the 🐐, but Shawn was my man. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@iLoveMySoftballLife]

John Yi only thing MJ was doing these dunks from the baseline

[@tnboy1981]

R.I.P. Reggie Lewis ☘️

[@meg-k-waldren]

I know right. Gave me the feels seeing him and Dumars chatting there.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Yeah. We really missed that guy

[@tjayabudi2838]

That toddler now have 3 ring NBA Champ

[@samuellopez3482]

Who cares nba is rigged

[@dabeast1246]

Only because drose got a Major injury. Otherwise those rings wouldve belong to drose.

[@yell0wberry]

Tjaya Budi Santoso it's good curry was a toddler back then, there was no way in hell his physical ability would have survived in the 1990s NBA

[@mbappecomps4823]

@@yell0wberry ya love to see the oldheads in the comments

[@MyKeeP81]

It’s hilarious. Back in my day blah blah blah. Btw I’m 39. Go Dubs!

[@jbone1383]

Larry Johnson was the T-R-U-T-H, I don't care what NONE of ya'll say!! He was always the coldest player on NBA JAM, too... Long live grand-ma-ma!! (to be fair, Shawn Kemp probably was the best dunker on NBA JAM, tho...Larry Johnson just had them elbows & nobody could hold him in tha paint🦾)

[@darkavenue73]

Hornets, Magic, Supersonics...Best era for classic Jerseys!

[@mistayuto]

Back when Rodman was the only tattooed player in the league.

[@reallife828]

He was not tatted up yet in 92. That was more like in 96.

[@elik3239]

No more like in '93 '94 when he was with the spurs

[@ArmedNDangerous]

reallife828 facts

[@MrSergiogarcia85]

1992? No way buddy... He was not tatted

[@lionelkennedy1394]

@@elik3239 Yep. It started after he went to San Antonio. He didn't want to go to the Spurs

[@chadog900]

LJ: Steph, what should I do? Steph: Shoot the 3 LJ: But it's a dunk contest

[@ohme1645]

That Kid gonna be a Mvp and A nba champion someday, Mark my words

[@ritchiep.4300]

Lol.. I agree.. You can tell

[@Altered-Beast]

1:01 IMO The two strongest powerhouse PFs of all time!! Absolute Monsters in the 90s!!

[@morpheus232001]

Those were my 2 fave players back then!

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Shawn kemp dunk always explosive

[@marcus.6487]

damn right

[@morpheus232001]

@insultmeplease even stupider prick. He did say in HIS opinion 😄

[@blackbull659]

Ever heard of Darryl Dawkins or Karl Malone.....

[@fantasypolice]

Damnnn I didn't know Grand Mama had that type of airtime. I remember the power but those displayed some real agility.

[@hardbodytraining100]

The dunk @1:54 was the intro dunk to nba inside stuff for many many years.

[@redpatrickdesepida8069]

No wonder Steph Curry decided to be a shooting specialist.

[@This_tub]

Curry couldnt do any of this shiat

[@dinuguan510]

@@This_tub kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWqslouQjt-Gj5I lol

[@Atypical82]

That 360 pump is still one of the best dunks!

[@pickenchews]

My buddy and i used to practice this one on lowered hoops and bedroom hoops lol.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

I watched this dunk contest and every one they had before that. I remember this one very well. You can see how much things have changed with the jerseys, fashion, hairstyles, graphics, and logos. That was almost 30 years ago 🤯

[@ogbranbran8062]

Larry Johnson was so 🔥back then😂😂😂😂

[@X19-s1x]

Look at curry man, so inspirational.

[@princedb71]

I went to highschool with LJ and he was a beast back then.......a man amongst boys!!!!

[@mypetscatsandfishes4535]

According to 2019 Slam Dunk standard, Johnson would had been Champion!

[@meg-k-waldren]

The guy from Thunder who won it was nice though.

[@woodyboy6493]

I agree but it seemed ceballos fooled the judges with bandana on his eyes and that's why he won

[@chicosworld]

Remember watching this back then as a teenager...Larry and Kemp were beasts.....that Seattle team my Bulls played in the Finals would be one of the best in the west even now...i think they won 64 games the year they played us💯

[@yell0wberry]

This was Zion Williamson before Zion Williamson was even thought about in his mothers stomach

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Same build, just a bit leaner.

[@clutcha_drip138]

Don’t get me mistaken Larry Johnson was strong and fast, but Zion is just a different creature who’s 2 years in.. averaging 23 ppg like he’s a 6 year vet

[@zeroturn7091]

No.

[@fatoputso7375]

3 dunks in the final??? Back when contest was legit

[@jamesglass8642]

Larry J was a beast, nothing but power in his dunks

[@arringtoncane]

Back when all the NBA players wore suits, ties, and dress shoes during All Star weekend

[@billhawk2745]

This was my favorite player watched him for years that back injury ruined his career

[@ashinjohnson8363]

Look at Curry man! So Inspirational!

[@cdgates1]

Larry Johnson and Stephen Curry have the same March 14 birthday

[@2012inshapenow]

Steph is the true meaning of "It's in his DNA" 🤘🙏🤘🙏

[@sidekickmusic5936]

That 360 was insane. The rim wanted to die.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Larry Johnson was a pretty decent player. He and Alonzo Mourning got into it, became fierce rivals and started hating each other. They broke the nucleus of that Charlotte team up because of that. That's when Alonzo went to the Miami Heat. Those early 90's Hornets teams were really good.

[@fusionn4316]

Yeah. Mourning was traded to the Heat in 1995 and LJ was traded to Knicks in 1996.

[@charlitoadams777]

Magic Johnson "There hasn't been a big man with that much grace" How about Shawn Kemp. Smh

[@TheRealReVeLaTioN]

Exactly!!! They didn't show the Reign Man any respect!

[@jdigitalseven7]

Shawn Kemp was much taller than LJ...LJ was just too muscular for a basketball player, was prolly more 6'4-6'5 than his listed 6'7. He was only a power forward because of his strength.

[@a.adeola1898]

Super facts he was the best dunker round tht era

[@jamesgish9202]

@@jdigitalseven7 not true at all watch him against pippen hes the same size

[@jamesgish9202]

Shawn Kemp was all power

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Check out the funky ties, man. We actually wore those! LMAO

[@MH11102Love]

Magical! One look from a little baby that would be great years later.

[@brandon5118]

I'll pay anything to have 1992 back.. #TheGoodOlDays

[@mauricewalker283]

In 1992 Steph curry chilling with his pops who was a average pro basketball player and turn around to have a bigger name and more rings then his dad and everybody in the dunk contest amazing

[@coreygee238]

Who else is here to see toddler future great Steph curry

[@TheKrimeScene]

That first dunk underrated though...

[@Goodpatron]

I think Grandma-ma and Uncle Drew need to team up for a commercial. Lol.

[@michaelcooper1609]

Did anyone catch kid and play at 1:58

[@pCOCKPRO11]

I could be wrong but l think PLAY designed the "50 greatest" leather jackets. He was into fashion....

[@wildstyle203]

I 4GOT THOSE JACKETS WERE OUT BACK THEN 🤯🤯🤯

[@lionelkennedy1394]

They made the movie Class Act that year

[@joseyeastwood]

I had everything on vhs i taped the games every year i remember the little boy with Dell not knowing in he would become the greatest shooter in history in a future hall of famer. .

[@lbradshaw6817]

Those old school NBA jerseys are still 🔥🔥🔥

[@diecastguykid8751]

Larry Johnson was a beast.

[@emceeodessa5606]

What a life steph has had!

[@t.sangrini]

Steph and Klay both, I remember the footage of little Klay and his brothers waiting on MJ in the tunnel...those 2 really were born for the NBA life🙌🏽

[@ATFstein]

Hilarious these dunks wouldn't even earn a score in today's contest

[@Emolga6274]

It would , even though he’s not getting up as high , he’s dunking it with lot more power

[@ATFstein]

@@Emolga6274 getting up high isn't the problem. His dunks are simple and literally everyone in the NBA can do them IN GAME and power doesn't earn a score. the dunks that win the contest now are dunks you would never see in a game

[@290TheEmpireRecords]

@@Emolga6274 nice dunks by Larry...big dude throwing it down

[@mrtrigga6604]

Big Facts lmao

[@ironplasticmachine2309]

On that day no one discovered yet dunking on 7 ft people.

[@Skinnyd4]

I hated those UNLV squads back in the day, but I have to say, that cockiness, that swagger, and the way the could back it up - it did make them entertaining, and that's what it's all about, right? They may have been villains, but these villains were kind of fun to watch - and everyone in school did. We lost a lot of sleep tuning into those games (on the East Coast), but we'd do it all over again if we could.

[@rjaybee5870]

That little boy is like ya you may have some flashy dunks but someday I am going light this league up with my shooting ability.

[@jeffking5536]

shut the fuck up

[@lionelkennedy1394]

He's got a nice handle too.

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Steph is all around the nba arena when he was a little kid. So he already memorized all the angles

[@marshalldowns6752]

I loved when he played for the Hornets. I love his signature shoe also been wanting a pair with the react juice feature

[@croplaya]

Because that react juice REALLY did something lol. I had the KJS

[@VaughnJogVlog]

5:35 That little boy has more rings than everyone in uniform combined.

[@airnidzo]

What a beast. One of the guys grew up admiring. It's unfortunate he didn't realise his potentional to the fullest.

[@iluvmyboba]

Steph looks exactly the same. Just a smidge shorter. 😊

[@Marreroortiz]

Wow... Stephen Curry!!! I remember him shooting around in every Charlotte game .. a superstar in the making!!! Never understimate a kid!

[@pacha777]

Well everyone was a kid so, you should never underestimate a kid...

[@Marreroortiz]

@@pacha777 you now.what I meant

[@IGH414]

The Scapegoat: Son of a narcissist 😂😂😂😂😂

[@simmysim5552]

you're one fucking idiot do me a favor, lay off the comment section for a week u dumbfuck.. you need more schooling

[@jordy7540]

As a kid, I looked up to LJ. Now, I look up to LJ

[@VScott-uq1pj]

5:39 can truly say he was born into this world.

[@HS32153]

My favorite player of all-time..,

[@jeromewilliams591]

I loved that LJ 360

[@DINO_DRAWS]

Little do they know a legend is in the building

[@broncobilly4029]

Look (3:36/5:55) at Magic buddying up to Zeke a few months after he went behind his back and lobbied to keep him off the Dream Team. What an underhanded move by Magic.

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

Those were CLEAN! And LJ was a BIG ol dude. And Del might not have been the best husband, but he damn sure did his job as a father.♥️

[@kevinangel7329]

wow that's amazing and crazy at the same time. mad adorable look at s.c looking up at l . j little did he know were he'd be huh...

[@wysefavor]

Am just looking for the toddler "3pt legend curry" ? Finally found it 5:37 , it was so short..Curry's name was used as a clickbait

[@cactusjack2264]

Zion Williamson remind me of Larry Johnson, just the style that they play.

[@tehutibrim594]

I like how this just randomly pops up in my recommendations

[@cerebralmindgame9818]

Steph been around for a long time. He practically grew up in the league. That's why he's so comfortable getting in his bag on the court.

[@Goodpatron]

Skip to 5:30 to see what you came for. Thank me later.

[@silverblack8312]

5:37 baby 🐐

[@o.g.1285]

I watched this back then but now im here for Steph....

[@baseycaker]

Skip to 5:35 if you wanna see Steph. Or watch the whole thing to see LJ choke.

[@T2dj]

1:53 Same dunk Jason Richardson did on 2002 slamdunk contest

[@360-x7x]

I only came here to see the old Magic Arena. Loved it up until 99.

[@pastorl5217]

I personally know lj from dallas tx we are family. Much love larry

[@raddcrumpton1430]

I like magic Johnson's enthusiasm yeah yeah yeah!

[@BlessedN777]

Lj should be in the HOF

[@dee6965]

Joe dumars rocking the 90's olive green suit! Lol!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

I had one the same color! I was 16. Lol

[@wileyjohnson5681]

Zion Williams is about the size of a 1992 Larry Johnson

[@lazytotype909]

Baby steph 😍

[@albertotorres5345]

NBA 80S & 90S BEST EVER!!

[@adon31997]

Larry Johnson was a beast on the court!!! Legend!🏀 But seeing how ppl have been comparing him to Zion. I have to say Zion is the far more superior athlete. Comparing college play, seeing that Zion is still a freshmen. Larry was a dominant beast at UNVV. It's about a tie. We'll see about the NBA later....

[@shorts26]

They were pretty much similar lj just got injured

[@Freewarrior2]

This was when Isaiah and Magic were still cool. A few months later Isaiah would he snubbed from the Dream Team, which caused a rift in their friendship for over 20 years until a couple years ago when they finally made up.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Yeah, I saw that video when they made up. Man, that was great!

[@MrLp1980]

He was already snubbed from the dream team. The team was already announced in September 1991. Magic was already picked before he announced his HIV status in November 1991.

[@joshedwards8638]

Why no one talk abour him and zion comparisons???

[@jeffking5536]

cause no one give a fuck bout zion

[@nikkibaby7264]

Look how step was looking just like his kids 💀💀❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jordy7540]

I had the Grandmama’s shoes! They were sweet!!

[@songszmusic]

at 2:53 did one of the commentators say, "i set the bounds nigga"?? listen to it carefully

[@zaelocurryunder7462]

Knowbody knows in that moment that little kid is going to be a MVP,champion and change the game forever

[@imyanigmw]

My favorite player of all time

[@rukawa23gold]

Before back injury, he really had the power and verticals to fly......

[@DeCurtaRican]

What happened to Steph’s brother? He played for Duke, and then...

[@morpheus232001]

Seth plays for the Trailblazers. Saw him in their game last night