Johnson revealed that he was initially slated to do a commercial with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, who were also part of the Converse team. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

T he aborted Converse commercial that would have featured Larry Johnson, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson is a story that has been recounted and retold many times.When LJ signed with Converse, his ...

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson weren't excited to film a commercial together, but it quickly sparked a lasting friendship.

Converse had been associated with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson for the longest time. So, when had to feature a young Larry Johnson, the idea was very simple.It’s going to be two doctors.

Larry Johnson attempts a shot during Game 4 of the Knicks' playoff series against the Pacers in 1994. Larry Johnson (l.) and John Starks (r.) are pictured during the Knicks' playoff game against ...

Larry Elder Johnson of New Windsor, Ill., and The Glenwood Assisted Living Mahomet, Ill., died on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Visitation services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, New Windsor ...

Larry Johnson (l.) and John Starks (r.) are pictured during the Knicks’ playoff game against the Pacers in May 2024. ... Converse was the start of Grandmama. A: ...

Johnson and Bird's regular meetings in the NBA Finals, combined with the unforgettable marketing campaigns, made the Converse Weapon the go-to hoop shoe for an entire generation of athletes.

LODI - Larry J. Johnson, age 79, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1946, in Poynette, WI, the son of ...

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow asks lawmakers to re-elect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as House speaker, explaining that he is a common-sense conservative.

Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas all made appearances in 1980s Converse Weapons commercial . ... In 1986, the Converse shoe brand began airing ads for its "Weapons" model.