Dennis Johnson

Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed "DJ," was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. A product of Dominguez High School, Los Angeles Harbor College, and Pepperdine University, he was drafted 29th overall in 1976 by the Seattle SuperSonics and began his professional career as a shooting guard.

Johnson overcame early struggles to build a successful career. He led the SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979, winning the Finals MVP Award. After three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, he became the starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, with whom he won two more championships. Over his career he was voted onto five All-Star Teams, one All-NBA First Team and one Second Team, and nine consecutive All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Known as a defensive stopper, he retired with a 17.2 percent three-point shooting percentage, the lowest of any NBA player with at least 200 attempts.

Johnson also served as a coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Celtics retired his No. 3 jersey, which hangs from the rafters of the TD Garden, the team's home arena.