Ever Heard of Neil Johnston?

If not, there may be a reason why.

The Basketball Encyclopedia provides the official version of his career:

Johnston played 8 years in the NBA from 1951 to 1959. He led the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons, 1953-54, 1954-55, and 1955-56. During the 1955-56 season, he also won the league's rebounding title. Johnston played his entire career with the Philadelphia Warriors, winning one championship in 1956. He played in six NBA All-Star Games, was an All-NBA First Team selection four times, and was an All-NBA Second Team selection once. Johnston was forced to retire after a serious knee injury in the 1958-59 season. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990.

Another version goes something like this:

Johnston's specialty was his hook shot. He scored two-thirds to three-fourths of his points off the hook. His best year was his championship year, when he led the league in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage. The next year Russell entered the league. The first time the Warriors played the Celtics, Russell blocked every shot attempt Johnston took. Nine hooks, nine blocks. The next time they played, the result was about the same. Russell didn't even have to jump to block his shot. From mid-year that season until he retired, Johnston never regained his confidence. There was a new sheriff in town.

--Dynasty's End, Bill Russell and the 1968-69 World Champion Boston Celtics