Dennis Johnson Boston Celtics Memorabilia and Apparel

Boston Celtics NBA Hoodie, Hooded Sweatshirt, Sewn Logo, Black (Large)

Price: $60.00
Sale Price: $29.95

Dennis Johnson, nicknamed "DJ", was an basketball player for the Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics. A prototypical latebloomer, the 6'4" Johnson overcame early struggles and had a successful NBA player career. Playing the roles of shooting guard in his first years before becoming a point guard with the Celtics, he won three NBA championships, winning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in the 1979 NBA Finals, was voted into five All-Star Teams, in one All-NBA First and one Second Team, and into nine straight All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Apart from his reputation as a defensive stopper, Johnson was known as a clutch player who made several decisive plays in NBA Finals history. For his feats, the Celtics franchise has retired Johnson's number-3 jersey, which hangs from the rafters of the TD Banknorth Garden. Despite his performances, Johnson was denied induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and is therefore considered by several sports journalists as one of the most underrated players of all time. On February 22, 2007, Johnson died from a heart attack.