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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.
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- September 18, 1954
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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Sep 13, 2021 · A defensive maven who stifled some of the best stars, Dennis Johnson was an All-Star, a Finals MVP and won three NBA titles.
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Feb 23, 2007 · Johnson died Thursday, collapsing after his developmental team's practice. He was 52. "Dennis was just an awesome player," his former Celtics coach K.C. Jones said.
Feb 22, 2007 · Former NBA all-star and longtime Boston Celtic guard Dennis Johnson died on Thursday after collapsing following a practice.
Sep 13, 2021 · Three years after his death, Johnson received a basketball player’s ultimate honor when he was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. A defensive maven who stifled some of the best stars,...