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Former Celtic great Dennis Johnson, who helped Boston to two NBA titles, has been elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame, according to a source close to the Hall. The announcement will come Monday at 11 a.m. from Indianapolis and Johnson will be amongst those tabbed.

Johnson, who passed away in February 2007, played 14 seasons in the NBA, four with the Seattle SuperSonics, three with the Phoenix Suns and the final seven with the Celtics. He was the team's point guard and floor leader during the glory years. Johnson played in five All-Star Games, was the 1978-79 NBA Finals MVP and a seven-time first-team All NBA defensive selection.

Johnson had been passed up for years but support soared for his election following his sudden death at age 52 from a heart attack. Johnson had his number 3 retired by the Celtics and was considered one of the top guards of his era.

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I liked him for no other reason than he beat the Lakers. A lot.

A great player...and was headed to success as a coach...he is missed...

Too bad it's a posthumous award.

Not to speak bad of the dead, but I'm not sure he was worthy of this particular honor. There are other Celtics who are more worthy. Heck, as far as NBA players in general, I'd pick Rambis or Webb over Johnson. But that's just crazy SH.

SuperHornet wrote:Not to speak bad of the dead, but I'm not sure he was worthy of this particular honor. There are other Celtics who are more worthy. Heck, as far as NBA players in general, I'd pick Rambis or Webb over Johnson. But that's just crazy SH.

Whowhat?

Btw, which Webb are talking about? Spud?

93henfan wrote:

SuperHornet wrote:Not to speak bad of the dead, but I'm not sure he was worthy of this particular honor. There are other Celtics who are more worthy. Heck, as far as NBA players in general, I'd pick Rambis or Webb over Johnson. But that's just crazy SH.

Whowhat?

Btw, which Webb are talking about? Spud?

Exactly.

SuperHornet wrote:

93henfan wrote:
Whowhat?

Btw, which Webb are talking about? Spud?

Exactly.

That you would pick Spud Webb over Dennis Johnson for the Basketball HOF shoots the last ounce of credibility you had...

Spud Webb, LOL!

Rambis should get in for his mustache and Rec Specs alone.

JMU DJ wrote:Rambis should get in for his mustache and Rec Specs alone.

You're God-damned right he should!

Too bad it's posthumous.

Congrats to the young guard that took it to the Bullets in one of the great all-time NBA Finals

Still hate the Celtics, but respect the player.

I just did a quick check on Spud Webbs stats, and I was correct. His best years were in the Sacred City.

andy7171 wrote:I just did a quick check on Spud Webbs stats, and I was correct. His best years were in the Sacred City.

You actually never said anything about his stats....all you did was pull a Travis and say LOL. OMG, I can't believe you lied like that. SMFH

bandl wrote:

andy7171 wrote:I just did a quick check on Spud Webbs stats, and I was correct. His best years were in the Sacred City.

You actually never said anything about his stats....all you did was pull a Travis and say LOL. OMG, I can't believe you lied like that. SMFH

I was curious as to why SH would throw out a gimmicky player like Webb as far as HOF considerations.
It had to be _______.
A.) Went to UOP
B.) Played for the Kings
C.) Owned a womens professional football team.
D.) Was an outspoken Feminist.
E.) Pee in the butt.

andy7171 wrote:

bandl wrote: You actually never said anything about his stats....all you did was pull a Travis and say LOL. OMG, I can't believe you lied like that. SMFH

I was curious as to why SH would throw out a gimmicky player like Webb as far as HOF considerations.
It had to be _______.
A.) Went to UOP
B.) Played for the Kings
C.) Owned a womens professional football team.
D.) Was an outspoken Feminist.
E.) Pee in the butt.

F -

andy7171 wrote:

bandl wrote: You actually never said anything about his stats....all you did was pull a Travis and say LOL. OMG, I can't believe you lied like that. SMFH

I was curious as to why SH would throw out a gimmicky player like Webb as far as HOF considerations.
It had to be _______.
A.) Went to UOP
B.) Played for the Kings
C.) Owned a womens professional football team.
D.) Was an outspoken Feminist.
E.) Pee in the butt.

What about a sex change? Spud kinda had a girly looking face. Probably used to be a bitc, er, woman.

How the hell did Dirty Joo get in the basketball HOF?

Grizalltheway wrote:How the hell did Dirty Joo get in the basketball HOF?

Wrong DJ, it's a common mistake on this board. I believe they are talking about DungeonJoe

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This thread isn't about Kevin Garnett