Dennis Johnson(1954-2007)

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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 and coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. He was an alumnus of Dominguez High School, Los Angeles Harbor College and Pepperdine University.

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Known for

Four Square Miles to Glory

Self

The 1984 NBA Finals

7.0

TV Mini Series

Self - Boston Celtics Shooting Guard

The NBA on CBS

7.4

TV Series

Self - Boston Celtics Guard

The 1986 NBA Finals

7.6

TV Mini Series

Self - Boston Celtics Point Guard

Credits

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Self

Four Square Miles to Glory
- Self
- Post-production

ESPN SportsCentury
7.1
TV Series
- Self
- 2000
The 1986 NBA Finals
7.6
TV Mini Series
- Self - Boston Celtics Point Guard
- 1986
The NBA on CBS
7.4
TV Series
- Self - Boston Celtics Guard
- 1981–1985
1985 NBA All-Star Game
7.7
TV Special
- Self
- 1985
The 1984 NBA Finals
7.0
TV Mini Series
- Self - Boston Celtics Shooting Guard
- 1984
1982 NBA All-Star Game
6.2
TV Special
- Self
- 1982
1981 NBA All-Star Game
6.7
TV Special
- Self
- 1981
1979 NBA All-Star Game
TV Special
- Self
- 1979

Archive Footage

Kobe Bryant's Muse
7.8
TV Movie
- Self (archive footage)
- 2015

Personal details

Height
- 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Born
- September 18, 1954
- San Pedro, California, USA
Died
- February 22, 2007
- Austin, Texas, USA(heart attack)
Spouse
- Donna DavisSeptember 21, 1976 - February 22, 2007 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

Trivia
5-time All-Star, named to nine consecutive N.B.A. All-Defensive teams.

Quotes
There's nothing better than being the last two teams on the court in the whole N.B.A. and having everyone else watching you. After you win those games, walking off the court, you've got the best smile on your face you'll ever have, the most excitement you'll ever feel.