Dennis Johnson (1979 Finals MVP) - Game 1 Highlights (23 Points, 3 Steals, 2 Blocks)
May 20, 1979 - Dennis Johnson's 1979 NBA Finals MVP run got off to a melancholy start. Despite a 23-point effort, it was his foul with no time left on the clock that ultimately decided the outcome to Game 1. It'd be the last time he faltered in the series. Johnson averaged 22.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.2 blocks over five games, leading the Seattle SuperSonics to their first and only NBA championship.
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He so underrated it’s crazy
one of the best off all time, so overlooked, he won games, ultimate IQ, did it on both ends, great champion
Loved DJ! Great great player!
Wow they did DJ dirty! That offensive board, and then to get the bucket when they down 2. An all time great possession. I gotta send this link to my father. He’s gonna love this.
That ending was DIRTY!!!! I don't blame DJ for being pissed!
One of my favorite players. Fundamentally sound, complete player who did everything well, and a great competitor.
Bird has nothing but praise for him. The first 4 years he was with the Celtics they went to the finals 4 times.
DJ made it look so easy.
I remember all those Bullets/Sonics games. DC knew DJ was great and nobody was surprised at his play when he got to Boston....and kicked Washington's ass every playoff 😭 😂
Quiet guy, didn't bring much attention to himself which I think resulted in him being overlooked for the great player that he was, he was solid
DJ could play great D, he could score the basketball, and he was a clutch player even if this game didn't end well.
can u post slick watts
Whoa, was this before the 3pt line was added?
Good call ref 👍😆
DJ should have had two rings by way of the Sonics teams. I think that the 'powers that be' took away the 1978 championship because they wanted Elvin Hayes to have a ring - Also, Nobody liked Jack Sikma (and I don't know why ) ! _ He was so good !!!
We (the Bullets) didn't win another game in that series. Sonics won 4 straight 🤬🤬🤬
3 free throws?
DJ (Seattle version) was a much better defensive guard than Michael Jordan. If Defensive Player of the Year was out from Day 1, Johnson would have won it multiple years. Bill Russell drafted DJ in Seattle and said years later, "Dennis Johnson is the player I enjoy watching the most on defense."