Peter Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 Former Celtic DJ died suddenly at 52 years old
Buftex Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 Wow! I was just talking to Bluefire last weekend about catching a Toros game (DJ's NBA Developmental team here in Austin), mainly just to get DJ's autograph...I am an old 80's Celtics fanatic...he was my second favorite Celtic, right behind Bird...what a shock...very sad...I just saw him a few months ago at a record store I work at part-time...he looked great, and seemed to love living in Austin. First Red, now DJ...the Celtic legacy on the skids...sad times... DJ put the finishing touch on one of the greatest plays, in any sport, that I have ever seen, I remember reading Larry Birds' book, he said that DJ came to him and gave him a look, a split second beofore this play, they both knew what they had to do...the smartest duo in NBA history...RIP Dennis! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43DrapEn5QA
erynthered Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 Damn. I can still see freckle face bringing the ball up the court, raising his finger to call the play. Those years with Bird, DJ, McCale, Ainge, Parrish, were some of the best B-Ball. Great Team, and I mean team! I rarely watch any pro-Ball anymore, its all about the slam. Though I like to watch Nash play. The outside shot is a dieing breed.
Buffal0 Bill5 Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 Damn. I can still see freckle face bringing the ball up the court, raising his finger to call the play. Those years with Bird, DJ, McCale, Ainge, Parrish, were some of the best B-Ball. Great Team, and I mean team! I rarely watch any pro-Ball anymore, its all about the slam. Though I like to watch Nash play. The outside shot is a dieing breed. I could have written this myself. That starting five with almost no bench to speak of provided some of the most memorable moments in my life as a sports fan. I miss the "Celtic's tempo" in basketball. Slow down the run and gun game and make them play ball with you.
Nanker Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Ow! That's unhappy news. My condolences and respect go out to him and his family.
Chef Jim Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Damn. I can still see freckle face bringing the ball up the court, raising his finger to call the play. Those years with Bird, DJ, McCale, Ainge, Parrish, were some of the best B-Ball. Great Team, and I mean team! I rarely watch any pro-Ball anymore, its all about the slam. Though I like to watch Nash play. The outside shot is a dieing breed. I had just moved to LA then. Wonderful rivalry between those two great teams. The basketball of today sucks in comparison and I cannot watch it. RIP DJ.
The Senator Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Used to see DJ, Kevin McHale, Bird, et al at the Scotch & Sirloin all the time after the games - he was one ugly dude, but a great player and a great competitor. I'll never forgot the look on that fag Isiah's face when LB stole that inbounds pass and DJ drained it for the win, while Thomas just stood there with nothing but his d_ck in his hand. RIP DJ - thanks for the memories.
buckeyemike Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 A friend of mine met DJ after a Cavs-Celtics playoff game at the old Richfield Coliseum. It was at the old Barney Google's pub at the Holiday Inn Richfield. I wasn't there, but my friend was a huge Celtics fan at the time. I'm pretty sure he got DJ's autograph...and DJ bought my friend's brother a drink. RIP, Dennis.
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