Former Celtics great Johnson dies at 52

[Al.]

Dennis Johnson, the star NBA guard who was part of three championships and teamed with Larry Bird on one of the great postseason plays, died Thursday, collapsing after his developmental team's practice. He was 52

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[ChronicTiger]

annnnnnd.....now there's the steal by bird..........underneath to DJ.........he lays it in......

The interview with Chuck Daily after that game is classic.......

I loved the celtics back then.......

[xtiger]

annnnnnd.....now there's the steal by bird..........underneath to DJ.........he lays it in......

The interview with Chuck Daily after that game is classic.......

I loved the celtics back then.......

Those were the days....Seemed liked every sunday they played the sixers or
LA! Cowens and Parish added the punch.

[werperry]

annnnnnd.....now there's the steal by bird..........underneath to DJ.........he lays it in......

The interview with Chuck Daily after that game is classic.......

I loved the celtics back then.......

wow... we used to re-enact that in my back yard. the NBA in the 80's was awesome!!!

[monte81]

DJ had a great 14 year career and a few rings along the way. The basketball world lost a good man and person.

[TigerCoach]

DJ had a great 14 year career and a few rings along the way. The basketball world lost a good man and person.


I agree, Monte, great guy. 52 is way too young to lose someone.

[longtimefirsttime]

annnnnnd.....now there's the steal by bird..........underneath to DJ.........he lays it in......

The interview with Chuck Daily after that game is classic.......

I loved the celtics back then.......

One of the best calls in NBA history. As a Cavs fan I absolutely hated the Boston Celtics. Even though I wasn't really a fan of the Lakers I always rooted for them against the Celtics. But what teams they had during that era.