Fifth Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction (#28)
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For a guy who sat on the bench in his senior year of high school and was barely noticed by college recruiters, Dennis Johnson was an unlikely NBA hero. A born fighter who didn't have the greatest natural skills, Johnson battled his way from mediocrity as a prep player to greatness as a pro. During his 13-year playing career with the Seattle SuperSonics, the Phoenix Suns, and the Boston Celtics, Johnson established himself as one of the best defensive guards in the league. "D.J." combined his bulk with rocket-launcher legs to frequently win battles against players nearly a foot taller. His quick hands and feet made him a constant threat to strip the ball from opponents. He always seemed to be in the middle of the action. He could post up, crash the boards for rebounds and tip-ins, hit from the outside and lead the fast break. And he could pass with the best of the league's playmakers. Johnson was named to five All-Star teams and nine straight All-Defensive Teams. He was a member of three NBA championship squads, and his postseason heroics earned him a reputation as a money player. He was born with a contagious competitiveness. "I'm a winner," he once said. "I put my heart into the game. I hate to lose. I accept it when it comes, but I still hate it. That's the way I am." Even during his five All-Star Game appearances, Johnson’s Hall of Fame drive to win was hard to erase. Dennis Johnson was a reserve for the Western Conference, scoring 19 points on 7 of 13 shooting in a 144 to 136 defeat to the Eastern Conference. On the left front tail is the "Wilson" manufacturers size 42 tag with wash instructions. Attached is the “X LONG” flag tag. Across the front is “WEST" in blue tackle twill. Below that on front and on back is the player number "24" in white on red tackle twill. Across the back is the player name "D. JOHNSON" in white tackle twill. On the back inside waistband of the shorts is the "Wilson" manufacturers size 32 tag with wash instructions. Attached is an unreadable flag tag. Below is the player number “24” embroidered strip tag. The uniform shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from the Johnson Family.





1980 Dennis Johnson Western Conference Game-Used All-Star Uniform (2) (Johnson Family LOA)
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