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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Jun 24, 2020 · 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.

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. After his rookie season, Johnson’s defense ensured his team made the...

Feb 22, 2007 · Dennis Johnson. In the final moments and closing seconds of the games that mattered most, Dennis Johnson always rose to the occasion. During his 14-year NBA career, the defensive-minded point guard played for the Seattle Supersonics, the …

Feb 16, 2024 · How Dennis Johnson Fought His Way From Forklift Driver to 3-Time NBA Champion. Here’s how he went from a high school bench player to Larry Bird’s favorite teammate.

Dennis Johnson was a professional U.S. basketball player who played in the ‘National Basketball Association (NBA)’ -- the premier basketball league in North America and arguably the most popular basketball league in the world.

Feb 23, 2007 · Dennis Johnson, a brilliant defensive player who helped propel the Seattle SuperSonics and the Boston Celtics to N.B.A. championships, died yesterday in Austin, Tex....

Dennis Wayne Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA). Nicknamed “DJ”, Johnson is a 3-Time NBA Champion,...

Feb 22, 2007 · Dennis Johnson. Dennis Wayne Johnson (D.J., Airplane) Born: September 18, 1954 in San Pedro, California. Died: February 22, 2007. High School: Dominguez in Compton, California College: Harbor College. Relatives: Nephew Nick Johnson. Hall of …