The Seattle sportsworld lost one of it's greatest with the passing of All Star Sonic guard Dennis Johnson. Johnson was a member of the 1979 Supersonic team that won it all. Since their were two player on that team with the name Johnson, John Johnson was the other, the players were known as DJ and JJ. Johnson would later be traded to the Phoenix Suns and eventually win two more titles with the Boston Celtics. Celtic legend Larry Bird called Johnson the best teammate that he ever had.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
So Long DJ!
The Seattle sportsworld lost one of it's greatest with the passing of All Star Sonic guard Dennis Johnson. Johnson was a member of the 1979 Supersonic team that won it all. Since their were two player on that team with the name Johnson, John Johnson was the other, the players were known as DJ and JJ. Johnson would later be traded to the Phoenix Suns and eventually win two more titles with the Boston Celtics. Celtic legend Larry Bird called Johnson the best teammate that he ever had.
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Your 1979 NBA World Champion Seattle Super Sonics. Those were the days.
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