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Farewell Dennis Johnson
« on: February 22, 2007, 05:11:00 PM »
Died of a heart attack, he was only 52 very sad news.
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2007, 05:17:08 PM »
Just saw the report too...Didn't realize he was in the middle of coaching the Austin NBDL team they have down there.

RIP!
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2007, 05:29:54 PM »
Here's a link with a little more info.  I'm very sorry to hear this.  As we have discussed here before, DJ is on top of my list of guys who should be in the Hall of Fame. 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070222/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_obit_johnson;_ylt=As.Zl8DfS.NahWwnVtb3986s0NUE
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2007, 05:37:39 PM »
He was a rebounding fool wasn't he?
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2007, 05:41:16 PM »
This is a sad day.  Although it was my job to hate the Celtics back then, I had the utmost respect for their team and DJ was one of my favs on that squad. 

Only 52?  Scary. 
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2007, 06:30:25 PM »
Quote from: msc on February 22, 2007, 05:41:16 PM
Only 52?  Scary. 

....yeah....having just turned 54 myself late last month....

I always thought he was the glue that held those great Celtic teams together. I bet if given the shot, he could have coached very well in the NBA.
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2007, 03:04:55 AM »
Hey, y'all:
   
Re-spect, brah...DJ was a classic '80s guard, there are none like him any more.
   
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2007, 05:18:36 PM »
Quote from: JoMal on February 22, 2007, 06:30:25 PM
....yeah....having just turned 54 myself late last month....

That's one impressive waist size gordo!
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2007, 06:02:55 PM »
Quote from: WayOutWest on February 23, 2007, 05:18:36 PM
Quote from: JoMal on February 22, 2007, 06:30:25 PM
....yeah....having just turned 54 myself late last month....

That's one impressive waist size gordo!

Thanks.

I've lost some weight........
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Re: Farewell Dennis Johnson
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2007, 11:45:50 PM »
Dennis Johnson's Celtics provided me with my first memorable NBA memory. The stolen pass at the end of regulation, that sweet steal and layup, that solidified my love for the NBA.

Actually...

My first NBA memory was my Dad taking me to a Spurs game. I remember sitting in the old Convention Center arena, looking up at the rafters and watching all the basic trainee's in their blues. And watching a Cleveland Cavs game, and wondering, who the hell is this guy called "World B Free."   
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