Instead of a final blockbuster trade, more startling and tragic news grabbed the NBA headlines - the untimely and unexpected death of one of the best and classiest players the league has ever seen: Dennis Johnson. Johnson was coaching the Austin Toros of the NBA Developmental League when he collapsed and died.
An integral part of the Boston Celtics teams that won several titles in the 1980s, Johnson was a perfect complement to the likes of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Before that, though, Johnson was a star scorer for the Seattle SuperSonics, winning a title with that team in 1979 and receiving the MVP of the Finals. He was a five-time NBA All-Star and a great defensive talent who made six All-Defensive First Teams in his career.
More recently, Johnson had been involved in coaching on a number of levels. Prior to landing a coaching job with the Toros, Johnson had coached the Florida Flame in the Developmental League and served as an assistant coach for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers in 2002-03.
He will be missed by his family, the NBA, and its fans.
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