DJ was a great player, A great teammate, A great Celtic, A great Champion, but most important he was a great man! He left this world way too soon. You may be gone, but the legend of DJ will live on forever. R.I.P. DJ.

@neal6473

Жыл бұрын

That's right Mark 💯 👍.

@davidpeters3857

10 ай бұрын

Great words brother

@NorwegianViking86

6 ай бұрын

Amen

He didn't care about stats, he just wanted to win. Sounds like a good lesson to learn.

The greatest thing is he and Larry hang side by side in the rafters. One when they played, together as one where they belong

Dennis had so many clutch moments in his illustrious career

One of the greatest to ever play the game. Saw almost every big game in Boston when he was playing...

Larry often said what an amazing player DJ was as well as a favorite of his to play with, and Larry always said exactly what he meant nothing more nothing less - no question Dennis Johnson played at an all Celtic level and he earned this by sheer hard work and more to the point teamwork that made this era of the Celtics gel so well and proclaim their spot as one of the if not the best Celtics team to ever play on the parquet floor. RIP Dennis Johnson, and thank you for all you gave the team and all you gave the rest of us.

@Jazz313

Жыл бұрын

I have had many conversations with DJ & one of the nicest people on earth along with Frank about Sinatra

@sitarnut

Ай бұрын

You can see the Love in the audience... DJ, a clutch player amongst all his other skills... sorely missed.

Tough, intelligent, a real student of the game of basketball. He is really missed.

I just loved watching DJ back then. Monster player, fast hands, incredible passer. He and Bird together were like 2 bodies controlled by one mind. Such a shame that he didn't get into the HOP until after he died.

@RemoWilliams1227

9 ай бұрын

You're so right, DJ and Larry were telepathic out there.

@user-hs5qo1pm2x

5 ай бұрын

Great, Great player all around. 12:15am

Quiet greatness. One of my all time favorites. Rock solid in every aspect of the game, and always where he needs to be when the game is on the line. He was every bit as clutch as Larry under pressure.

DJ was not only a great defender, he was also a great clutch shooter and frequently off passes from Larry.

Man DJ was so clutch. I remember those days like yesterday.

Tragic that DJ died so young. Loved to watch him played with the Celts. So many smart players on those teams, so unselfish. Red had a gift over the years to being in vets to play roles, DJ, Tiny Archibald, Pete Maravich, Walton. All stars in their own right but willing to play a role all focused on winning. RIP DJ

What a treasure to see the honoring of DJ. Thanks!

Goosebumps….from an 80s Lakers fan Great player on both sides of the ball, joined the Celtics after a great career in Seattle, past his athletic prime but used his intelligence and skills to remain great - like the play against the Pistons where Bird steals the inbounds pass, and he instinctively cuts to the basket to score - two great players making a sensational play to win a playoff game.

@allenkelley3411

Жыл бұрын

He played for the Suns from 1980-1983 before Boston traded for him. Played four years in Seattle before that.

@soulpatrolhawaii5409

Жыл бұрын

@@allenkelley3411 forgot about the suns years, thanks

@Amick44

19 күн бұрын

​@@soulpatrolhawaii5409Dennis didn't. He said And felt he played his best at Phoenix. And I saw his entire career and I agree.

So underated, and always made the big play. One of my all time favorite players. Gone way to soon 😔

DJ 3 Time NBA Champion,Finals MVP,5 Time All-Star,9 Time First/Second Teams All Defensive,one of the most underrated players in NBA history I called him the peacemaker of the Celtics DJ and Gus Williams with the Supersonics one of the most underrated backcourt duo's in NBA history

@NBAHistoryCLNS

Жыл бұрын

Never discussed enough.

@dlhvac1

Жыл бұрын

Larry said the best player he played with

@benjaminlappin2711

Жыл бұрын

@@NBAHistoryCLNS DJ on top of the key, Larry doubling back on the baseline...

@floatsting20

Жыл бұрын

Should have won 2 titles with the Sonics. Also had Downtown Freddie on that team.

they just love D. J. What a star. 🌟🌟🌟.

According to Bird DJ was his best teammate. Great defensive and clutch player at Boston and all the way back to his days at Seattle. A shame he passed before his Hall of Fame induction ceremony..

Bird stealing the Pistons inbounding pass was awesome, but watching DJ scanning the court before it happened and then his instantaneous lurch towards the bucket always gives me the shivers.

I've never seen this ceremony. Glad DJ got to receive at least some of his well-deserved honors before he passed. Most people remember him as a Celtic, and forget how great he was in Seattle. Until Scottie Pippen came along, DJ may have been the greatest non-center shutdown defender in NBA history. He has never gotten his due respect as one of the true all-time greats.

Now, Dennis Johnson was a basketball player. The "scoop" on him was that he was tough on teammates. Of course, the truth was, he needed tougher teammates. Thank goodness he found them. RIP

@cindyknudson2715

7 ай бұрын

Amen

DJ was and is still underrated.

DJ did not have it easy in life, but he worked so hard and made so many clutch plays when it counted. Another Celtic Legend. #3 Forever!

Criminally underrated!!! DJ was CLUTCH!! He'd bailout Bird when need be!!! Top defender!! He made all defense team 8 years in a row and as you heard gave Magic nightmares!! Love ya DJ!!❤🎉 REST IN PEACE!!

My favorite Player! Intuitive, sharp, focused and capable! God bless 🙏 you DJ! ❤😊✌️

Wow! As an avid Boston Celtics fan, I've seen most Cs & players' highlights, but this is the first time ever seeing my man Dennis Johnson being honored by having his GREATLY DESERVED #3 raised to the Garden rafters. Growing up as a young kid in Boston during the Larry Bird era, I was a HUGE Bird fan, but my favorite player ever was DJ. Because the greater the stakes, the better DJ played, and the other uncanny thing about DJ is I can't ever remember having watched DJ play and thought, "What a bad play!" or words to that effect, because DJ always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. RIP #3.

Class act❤

Effing DJ. What a baller. As I was a teen watching DJ playing for the Celtics I never watched his performance on earlier teams. What an amazing player. Bird and DJ played the mental game. And it was brilliant to watch. RIP DJ. You are missed.

this brought tears to my eyes .....thank you

@eyesalooking

Жыл бұрын

Me too and I never saw them play but have watched all of the Celtics videos that have been recommended to me.

So much is overstated or just plain bs in sports, politics, life. Let it be said, Dennis Johnson provided everything any team could ever want from a point guard. Lot of people today don't know, he already had won a ring before coming to Boston.

Nothing fancy, but consistent night after night. These are the guys that are the greats, but never recognized because he did not show boat. I watched him and never saw him make any mistakes.

I was at this game still have the T-shirt they gave everybody at this game!

As I recall a "walk on" at a small college, to a member of one of the greatest basket ball teams of all time.

Great Player

RIP DJ, I loved watching you play.

Loved watching DJ! Unselfish player who had the burning desire to win.

Love him. He completed them

all time great.

90's Bulls were incredibly strong, 80's Lakers were skilled and fantastic to watch but 80's Celtics...man...they had it all and there was no team smarter than them

This is love. And Boston loved it's Celtic warriors!

Great player... rest in peace brother ..

RIP DJ. You were a awesome player and a true gentleman. Thanks for the memories.

Dj was a clutch shooter

Soooo smart. Fit right in with Boston

Celtics and the Lakers really brought allot of joy into my life. I was a Celtic fan, but looking back would not of been the same without the Lakers. DJ was a such a great player and you just knew he would not beat himself.

I just love clutch shots.

I have never seen a player with a more beautiful body bounce to dribble than DJ. He would maneuver between defenders with that bounce and dribble with a low center of gravity to set up others at the rim. He was a great outside in, great defender and passer etc. etc he was the defining piece to take the Celtics from a great team to a legendary team.

DJ was instrumental in the Seattle Super Sonics winning a championship. Glory Days. RIP Dennis.

@NBAHistoryCLNS

4 ай бұрын

Finals MVP

My favorite Celtic!! RIP DJ

I DIDN'T KNOW THIS. I AM SOOO HAPPY TO SEE THIS. HE ALWAYS LOOKED LIKE A GOOD GUY. AND SMART. I WISH I WOULD HAVE WATCHED BASKETBALL THEN.

DJ was my all-time favorite player and was in my teens watching the Celtics at that time. Wish the Celtics had a player like him these days!

My all time favorite NBA player. DJ, RIP

RIP Dennis

Now this is a great video. DJ was a critical element in that great. Celtics team. Maybe, the most critical. Bird acknowledged it. A great player and a great man.

Remember that game winner that Larry made in I think in ‘82 against Phoenix…Larry even told the Suns bench where he’ll take it …After Larry made the game winning last second shot he points to someone from the Suns bench then high fives him.. that was Dennis Johnson still with the Suns before being traded to Boston.

@cindyknudson2715

11 ай бұрын

Really? I've never heard that before? I'll have to watch that clip more closely. Thanks.

I love DJ! What a smooth shooter and awesome guardian of the ball.

This gave me chills. Thank you so much for uploading it!

@NBAHistoryCLNS

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I'm glad this came across my feed, have often wondered if this happened. Sad ending to a great player. DJ and Larry had an on field connection that was amazing.

Loved his game, just played ball...

He may not have been in the superstar status as so many, but when it came to basketball IQ , he rose above them all. The most fundamentally sound player in the game. No need to tell him to switch , set a pick, cover someone else in transition, he already knew that before you could point it out. And as far as defense, nobody could get into an offensive players head and disrupt his game like Dennis.

Thanks for this video, made my day. RIP DJ.

DJ…simply the best! Greatest era in basketball and he was a big part of it..great memories for me ..thank you

DJ joined the Celtics in the same year they won the NBA Title 1984. That shows his impact right there!

@Amick44

8 ай бұрын

The previous year, Philly obtained Moses. After a few close calls, Moses finally put the Sixers over the top. When Boston got DJ the next season, I (and I believe many others') had a similar feeling about the Celts. What the addition of one missing key, great player can do!

Brought tears to my eyes. ☘️ DJ

Yes DJ one of the greatest to this day his plays were great god bless DJ rest easy

I was a Lakers fan growing up, i hated the Boston Celtics, i hated Larry Bird and i hated Dennis Johnson. DJ like Bird would break ur heart, making smart plays, scoring at the right moments, oh i hated the guy. Today Bird and DJ r the probably the players I respect the most.

Love and miss DJ!!!! Celtics for ever

Felt like a good cry.. my glory in gambling years

DJ and Bird looked like two of the most un athletic players on the court, but they were two great players, and had an unbelievable chemistry on the court. RIP DJ.

RIP Legend

Class act!

Miss DJ

loved DJ

Very, very, very sad that Dennis died so early.

DJ to this day 10-10-23 is the leading guard with blocked shots in finals history. 37 games 39 blocks. # 2 Kobe 37 games 33 blocked . #3 D. Wade 30 #4 M J 23.M. Cooper 20. D. Green 19 Source: Stats Muse.

I always thought DJ was just as good as Magic

I was there for DJ night. December 13th 1991. Great night

GENIAL DJ......

DJ ONE OF FAVORETE PLAYERS ALLTIME MABY THEE FAVORETTE

D.J was money R.I.P

The best care about one stat: Wins/season.

Former World Champion Seattle Supersonic and 3× World Champion Boston Celtic, Number 3 on The Hardwood of Boston Garden, # 1 in the Hearts of all NBA Fans, Dennis Johnson.

I had that same DJ shirt everyone was wearing that night. But I lost it :(

LE VI EN VALLADOLID EN EL 63.JUGABA EN LOS SUNS.VINO CON EL COMBINADO NIKE EN SU GIRA EUROPEA

@manuelrodero7974

5 ай бұрын

EN EL 82.

He would dribble the basketball before each free throw of how many years he was in the league. ie, 3 dribbles for 3 years

RIP DJ.

If DJ was the point during Larry's rookie season, i truly believed that they could have won the championship. Tiny was good but he had a hero mentality. He had the tendency to do too much for himself.

@Amick44

19 күн бұрын

While I get where you're coming from, please remember that early in his career in Kansas City, coach Bob Cousy felt he had little choice. But to turn Nate loose and get it done offensively. And if nothing else, it kept the Kings fairly competitive and put fans in the seats. And Cousy felt there was at least part of his job to a degree.

As a Laker fan I hated DJ...translation ...He was a damn good player

Derek White reminds me of DJ.

@NBAHistoryCLNS

14 күн бұрын

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RIP

RIP DJ God called you too home early

My favorite Celtics player next to Larry Legend!!!

@Amick44

19 күн бұрын

For myself, it's those two along with John Havlicek.

Only mistake I can see is that he didn’t fowl magic the minute he got the ball before the hook shot. Would have made him earn it from the line plus if he hit both would have left more time on the clock. But he didn’t, c’est la vie

are there any videos on youtube of Kenny Smith's retirement ceremony?

@tyronevaldez-kruger5313

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Google search: 'TNT crew hung Kenny's Jersey on a cloth line between big draws from San Antonio' Enjoy👍🏿

Birds back door

Between the two of them plenty of "3's"

DJ was a man of hero skills, he complemented everyone on that Celtic team to a higher level,RIP #3.🏀🥲