Larry Johnson (Buffalo Braves)
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For the American basketball player of the 1990s, see Larry Johnson (basketball).
| Position | Guard |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born | November 28, 1954 Morganfield, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| College | University of Kentucky |
| Draft | 2nd round, pick 2, 1977 Buffalo Braves |
| Pro career | 1977–? |
| Former teams | Buffalo Braves |
Larry Johnson (born November 28, 1954, in Morganfield, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player who had a brief career in the NBA. He was a 6'3" guard and played competitively at Kentucky's Union County High School and the University of Kentucky (UK) from 1973–77. He was the first of three African-Americans from Union County recruited by UK.[1]
Johnson was selected with the 2nd pick of the second round in the 1977 NBA Draft by the Buffalo Braves. He played only four games for them in 1977-78 season, averaging 1.5 points per contest.[1] Johnson would go on to play internationally for many years.
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- ^ a b Larry Johnson enters Hall of Fame, by Brandon Cole, Union County Advocate website, posted June 6, 2007
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