Sole Free - Sneakers & Culture - Larry Johnson

The sports card world is exploding—and the legends are still at the center of it.

In this episode of Sole Free with Harlan Friedman, we head to Shoreline Sports Cards in Port Washington to talk collecting, sneakers, and sports culture with NBA legend Larry Johnson.

From growing up idolizing Dr. J and Moses Malone, to becoming the #1 overall NBA Draft pick and the face of Converse’s iconic Grandmama campaign, Larry Johnson breaks down how the game—and the collectibles world—has evolved.

We also talk with longtime athlete appearance expert Lawrence Davis about how Fanatics is transforming the athlete-to-fan experience, why in-person meetups still matter, and why the sports card hobby is bigger than ever.

Plus:

• The player Lawrence Davis dreamed of meeting growing up 👀

• Larry Johnson’s sneaker origin story

• The truth about the sports card boom

• Knicks nostalgia and NBA legends

• Larry Johnson’s favorite food city (spoiler: New York wins)

If you love sports cards, sneakers, and the culture around the game, this episode is for you.

Welcome to Sole Free — your home for sneakers and culture.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna Drake

PRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. Adams

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