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  1. 02-22-2007 #1
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    Rick Barry just reported that DJ died. Still looking for other confirmation.
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    Confirmed on ESPN, breaking story.
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    Yep, per THE Ticket in Dallas...
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    on nba.com front page, heart attack today at 52
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    52y/o only

    that sucks...
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    Oh he was living here in Austin coaching the Toros. RIP DJ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 101A
    RIP Microwave.
    that was vinne johnson, no? is this DJ, coach of the toros?
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    http://www.statesman.com/blogs/conte...nnis_john.html

    Austin Toros coach Dennis Johnson dies

    Thursday, February 22, 2007, 03:00 PM

    Austin Toros basketball coach Dennis Wayne Johnson has died, officials said. Johnson, a former Boston Celtic player, was taken by ambulance to Brackenridge Hospital after apparently falling ill at the Austin Convention Center a short time ago.
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    Was that the one with the baggy eyes and like 5 NBA les? I dont know my NBA history
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    Dennis Johnson...DJ. From the Boston Celtics, played with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parrish and Danny Ainge. Collapsed during practice with the Toros.
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    "Johnson suffered a heart attack while playing a pick-up game during a practice and collapsed. He was later pronounced dead. Celtics executive director of baskeball operations Danny Ainge confirmed Johnson's passing."
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    Quote Originally Posted by leemajors
    that was vinne johnson, no? is this DJ, coach of the toros?

    My brain connected dots incorrectly for a few moments; edited it, but you were quicker than I.
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    Wow. Prayers Out To His Family. That Is Sad.
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    What a shock! He was a truly great player, both offensively and defensively. He will be sorely missed by NBA fans and the basketball community.
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    Barkley said DJ was turning over in his grave at the all star game cux the Celtics are so bad
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    Sad stuff. RIP DJ
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikejones99
    Barkley said DJ was turning over in his grave at the all star game cux the Celtics are so bad
    I heard that the other night and I thought to myself "hey he's not dead".
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    Man, that's horrible.

    RIP.
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    That is sad. My dad and I were huge Celtics fans when I was a kid. I probably saw him play.

    Condolences to his family.
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    Wow, how sad. Condolences to his friends and family.
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    52 is too young.
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    Wow, RIP.

    DJ was the light-skinned guard with red hair and freckles.

    He won one le with the Sonics and two with the Celtics. He was the guy who made the (just-as-incredible) layup after Bird stole the ball against the Pistons.

    Started out as an athletic leaper and dunker, ended his career as Mr. Fundamentals. MAde a few All-NBA teams and a bunch of All-Defense teams. Larry Bird called him the best basketball player he ever played with.
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    It's sad that Shoog just had to explain who he was to everyone. I watched him a lot in person when he played for the Suns for a few years in the early 80's. I can't believe basketball fans are confusing him with other players - I guess you all are pretty young.

    Anyway, RIP. How sad for his family, friends, players, and associates in the Toros organization.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
    It's sad that Shoog just had to explain who he was to everyone. I watched him a lot in person when he played for the Suns for a few years in the early 80's. I can't believe basketball fans are confusing him with other players - I guess you all are pretty young.

    Anyway, RIP. How sad for his family, friends, players, and associates in the Toros organization.
    I guess this is one of those times those who enjoy the game are separated from those who watch.
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