Knicks Celebrate Legendary Shot Anniversary

It's been 25 years since New York Knicks star Larry Johnson made one of the biggest shots of his career.

Apr 20, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Former NBA players Larry Johnson (l), Johns Starks (c) and Bernard King (r) watch game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports | Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

It's been 25 years since the New York Knicks won the Eastern Conference Finals, and it likely wouldn't have happened without Larry Johnson's epic four-point play at the end of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers.

Johnson's shot took place on June 3, 1999, and the Knicks social media team gave time to celebrate the moment.

On this day 25 years ago, LJ made one of the most clutch shots in Knicks history, ending in a 4-point play 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2t7PN0CjFy
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 5, 2024

Trailing by three points with five seconds to go, Johnson heaved up a game-tying shot and was fouled in the act by Pacers forward Antonio Davis. Johnson made the basket and the free throw to give the Knicks a one-point lead.

The Pacers had a chance to tie it, but former Knicks point guard Mark Jackson was unable to make the go-ahead basket, and New York won Game 3.

While the Knicks lost Game 4, they won the final two games of the series to clinch the NBA Finals berth. They would eventually lose the Finals to Tim Duncan, David Robinson and the San Antonio Spurs in five games.

The Knicks were the only No. 8 seed to make it to the NBA Finals until the Miami Heat did so last year, so while this team isn't considered one of the best New York teams ever, they are celebrated as such, and they wouldn't have without this moment.

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