Swing Before The Basket
In the Johnson backyard, where the basketball hoop stood as a testament to familial bonds, James reveled in sports time with his kids. Michael, though not a natural on the court, shared his father’s passion for baseball.
Larry, the older sibling, showcased a knack for hoops, dominating early games. Growth spurts and relentless drive eventually tipped the scales in Michael’s favor, leading their high school coach to muse that if Larry had boasted Michael’s towering frame, the world might have hailed Michael as “Larry’s little brother.”.