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19. Larry Johnson
Comic relief has been a winning recipe in sneaker commercials since MJ and Mars, but rarely has the athlete ever been the main ingredient. Larry Johnson and Converse changed all that with the Grandmama campaign. LJ’s serious game, unbounded athleticism, and fierce on-court personality paired perfectly with the light-hearted granny. The shoes were a success and a new beginning for Converse basketball.
