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Joe Namath got a lot more publicity for going back to school for his degree, but this story is just as good.
Larry Johnson, known as Grandmama because of the Converse ads he did, lead UNLV to the 1990 NCAA Championship, and was a 2-time first team All American, NBA Rookie of the Year, and NBA All Star.
He went back to UNLV "to finish his degree and also fulfilled a promise to his mother. His studies allow him to be a strong role model for his seven children and serve his goal of becoming a teacher, basketball coach and mentor at his former middle school in Dallas, Texas."
Larry Johnson Grandmama commercial--
Larry Johnson, known as Grandmama because of the Converse ads he did, lead UNLV to the 1990 NCAA Championship, and was a 2-time first team All American, NBA Rookie of the Year, and NBA All Star.
He went back to UNLV "to finish his degree and also fulfilled a promise to his mother. His studies allow him to be a strong role model for his seven children and serve his goal of becoming a teacher, basketball coach and mentor at his former middle school in Dallas, Texas."
Larry Johnson Grandmama commercial--
