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Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed " DJ ", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association 's (NBA) Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics. He was a coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and an alumnus of Dominguez High School, Los Angeles Harbor College ...
Feb 22, 2007 · February 22, 2007 3:40 PM EST. The Boston Celtics are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former point guard Dennis Johnson, 52. Johnson, known by fans and teammates alike as "DJ",...
Jun 24, 2020 · In 2007, while serving as the head coach of the Austin Toros, he had a heart attack and collapsed at the end of practice, as ESPN reports. Dennis was rushed to the hospital but could not be revived. One minute he was running a practice, and the next, he was gone. DJ’s death surprised fans and followers.
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Feb 22, 2007 · Robert Parish, Consultant. "The passing of DJ was a shock and a great loss to our basketball family. He was a great player and friend. DJ was a major contributor to the Sonics, Suns, and...
Feb 22, 2013 · On this day 6 years ago (February 22nd, 2007), the Celtics family lost a champion, teammate, and brother. Dennis "DJ" Johnson died of a sudden heart attack at the age of 52. Although Johnson's death was a dreadful tragedy, here I will talk about the celebration of his life and success in the NBA.
Feb 22, 2007 · Former NBA all-star and longtime Boston Celtic guard Dennis Johnson died on Thursday after collapsing following a practice. The 52-year-oldwas coach of Boston's NBA development league...
Sep 20, 2022 · Enter Dennis Johnson. The Celtics acquired the veteran guard from the Phoenix Suns prior to the 1983-84 NBA season. DJ made an immediate impact, playing a key role in Boston’s 1984 and 1986 championships. We took a look at five signature moments from Johnson’s time in Boston.