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  2. Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed "DJ", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics.

  3. Jun 24, 2020 · In 2007, while serving as the head coach of the Austin Toros, he had a heart attack and collapsed at the end of practice, as ESPN reports. Dennis was rushed to the hospital but could not be revived. One minute he was running a practice, and the next, he was gone. DJ’s death surprised fans and followers.

  4. Feb 22, 2007 · "On behalf of Southwest Basketball and the Austin Toros family, we are deeply saddened by the passing of our head coach, Dennis Johnson. Dennis was a remarkable man and an excellent role model...

  5. Sep 13, 2021 · Dennis Johnson died after coaching a practice with the Toros suffering from cardiac arrest on Feb. 22, 2007. He was 52 years old.

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  6. Feb 23, 2007 · Johnson died Thursday, collapsing after his developmental team's practice. He was 52. "Dennis was just an awesome player," his former Celtics coach K.C. Jones said. "He played hard and he...

  7. Feb 22, 2007 · Former NBA all-star and longtime Boston Celtic guard Dennis Johnson died on Thursday after collapsing following a practice. The 52-year-oldwas coach of Boston's NBA development league affiliate,...

  8. The Boston Celtics are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former point guard Dennis Johnson, 52. Johnson, known by fans and teammates alike as "DJ", passed suddenly on Thursday.