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Former Celtics player Dennis Johnson Dead at 52.

Posted on 02/22/2007 1:15:06 PM PST by NYleatherneck

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To: HEY4QDEMS

Great pic. I have to admit, it's making me mist up a bit.


61 posted on 02/22/2007 2:05:52 PM PST by speedy
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To: NYleatherneck

A very solid player at both ends of the court, and a clutch shot in the final minute. RIP.


62 posted on 02/22/2007 2:06:48 PM PST by Remole
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To: NYleatherneck

Well, Red and Johnny will have a third hand in their poker game tonight. See ya, DJ. You are gone to young.


63 posted on 02/22/2007 2:12:50 PM PST by Reaganesque
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To: lilylangtree
AHEM....."collapsed during practice Thursday and died, ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher is reporting.
64 posted on 02/22/2007 2:15:13 PM PST by goodnesswins (We need to cure Academentia)
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To: mainepatsfan

Bird steals the ball

Passes to DJ

And DJ lays it up and in!!!!!!

RIP DJ

Thanks to Johnny Most


65 posted on 02/22/2007 2:18:16 PM PST by Bluestateredman (Self-sufficiency is the American Way)
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To: theDentist
Tall people, as I recall, often die young from heart problems.

Short, fat people never die from heart problems, eh?

66 posted on 02/22/2007 2:22:20 PM PST by LouAvul
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To: NYleatherneck

Sorry to hear that. I loved those Celtics teams. The 86 Celtics were my favorite pro team of all-time in any sport to watch.


67 posted on 02/22/2007 2:24:40 PM PST by SmoothTalker
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To: lilylangtree

This isn't the place for baseless speculation.


68 posted on 02/22/2007 2:26:19 PM PST by SmoothTalker
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To: mainepatsfan

"Today's NBA is hard to stomach."

Five years ago it was horrible but I think the league has improved a lot recently. The Suns are amazingly fun to watch as are the Mavs. I enjoy the Spurs too. The league also has a crop of humble young stars like Dwayne Wade, Lebron James, and Dwight Howard. I think the level of play overall is much higher in the league than five years ago and its a lot more fun to watch. I'm still a college man though.


69 posted on 02/22/2007 2:28:08 PM PST by SmoothTalker
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To: lilylangtree

Is that comment meant to be cute or stupid?


70 posted on 02/22/2007 2:28:17 PM PST by reagan_fanatic (Don't screw with the Kitties)
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To: dinoparty

"BIRD STEALS THE BALL! BIRD STEALS THE BALL!"

Dead at 52? Darn. Enjoyed watching DJ play ball.


71 posted on 02/22/2007 2:30:02 PM PST by texasmountainman (God bless all who serve in the U.S. military!)
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To: SoCal Pubbie

The old 'gave it away' thing, huh?

Well, I'll play. The Mavericks gave it away last year.

Hope they don't do that again.


72 posted on 02/22/2007 2:41:32 PM PST by altura
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To: SmoothTalker
The 86 Celtics were my favorite pro team of all-time in any sport to watch.

My favorite Celtics team goes back to Jo Jo White, Don Cheney, Don Nelson, Paul Silas, Dave Cowens, Satch Sanders. Still can't figure out how that bunch of old farts did it.

73 posted on 02/22/2007 2:46:07 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter ( Who is the Democrat's George Galloway?)
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To: SmoothTalker
I will start watching again when the "jump step" is called what it is...

Traveling.

74 posted on 02/22/2007 2:47:27 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter ( Who is the Democrat's George Galloway?)
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To: Bosco
Remember when Dennis Rodman was normal?. Ah, those were the days.
75 posted on 02/22/2007 2:50:43 PM PST by tupac
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To: NYleatherneck

D.J. was such a nice player. Part of a great team back then. Sad.


76 posted on 02/22/2007 2:51:49 PM PST by Cinnamon Girl (OMGIIHIHOIIC ping list)
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To: NYleatherneck; All

Heads up to all the Austin, TX. and surrounding area FReepers!


DJ was the head coach for the Austin Toros basketball team. Prayers for his family and players.


77 posted on 02/22/2007 2:57:07 PM PST by wolfcreek (Please Lord, May I be, one who sees what's in front of me.)
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To: SmoothTalker

It is but it still has a way to go. I still also love college.


78 posted on 02/22/2007 3:06:43 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: LouAvul

Did I say they didn't?


79 posted on 02/22/2007 3:57:54 PM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: bigfootbob
 

1979 NBA Champions Homepage

FRONT ROW (from left): Trainer Frank Furtado, Dick Snyder, Jackie Robinson, Fred Brown, Joe Hassett, Dennis Johnson, Gus Williams, Scout Mike Uporsky, Assistant Coach Les Habegger.
BACK ROW (from left): Head Coach Lenny Wilkens, Dennis Awtrey, Tom LaGarde, John Johnson, Lonnie Shelton, Paul Silas, Jack Sikma, General Manager Zollie Volchok.
NOT PICTURED: Wally Walker


80 posted on 02/22/2007 4:28:31 PM PST by M0sby (((PROUD WIFE of MSgt Edwards USMC)))
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