Former Celtics great Dennis Johnson dies

Dennis Johnson,  a five-time All-Star guard and a four-time World Champion with the Boston Celtics and Seattle SuperSonics and currently the head coach of the NBA Development League team in Austin, Texas, collapsed and died earlier today while at practice with his team. Johnson, whom Larry Bird called the key to those great Celtics team and the best teammate he ever had, also spent time with the Phoenix Suns. A heart attack is suspected as the cause of death for Johnson, who was 52 years old.

JackdocJV Squad

1010 days ago

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He was actually a 3-time champion (Seattle in 79, Boston in 84 & 86), but DJ was a great player who has often been overlooked because of the Celtics' legendary frontcourt. His acquisition by Boston was largely to counteract the defending champion 76ers, specifically to defend "Boston Strangler" Andrew Toney. The Celtics made the next four finals, winning two. Rest in peace.

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

1010 days ago

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son of a fudscicle. RIP

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DRE-LOAAA-er

1010 days ago

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Dennis Johnson did a great job guarding Magic Johnson during the Celtics/Lakers rivalry. He anchored the backcourt and ran the offense extremely well. A classic PG. RIP.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1008 days ago

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Heard about this during my Bahamas cruise. RIP, DJ...

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