Larry Johnson's 4-pt Play with Adam Pally

First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast

In the 1999 NBA Playoffs, Larry Johnson became a Knicks legend after completing a skillful 4-pt play against the Pacers. Here to discuss the moment is actor, writer, producer, and comedian Adam Pally, who talks about the vulnerability of trash talking, being a Knicks fan, and an underrated pizza combo.

Showtime Codes:

(6:55) Sitting courtside at the Knicks game

(8:52) Exchanging phone numbers with celebs

(14:38) Adam's basketball game

(20:20) Adam's fan and champion: Nick Bernstein!

(26:36) The shaky camera test

(28:25) Adam hated the Pacers at the time

(29:13) The vulnerability of trash talking

(31:10) Larry Johnson does not get enough credit

(34:00) The game today vs 90s games

(36:27) Adam's favorite Knicks phases

(38:59) Being in Chicago and being a Knicks fan

(39:00) Unwritten Knicks fan rules

(41:50) The most gracious fan base

(44:22) Did Larry Johnson get fouled

(55:35) Game: Twitter Fingers!

(56:46) Adam's pizza hack

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