Background
Johnson, Dennis Wayne was born on September 18, 1954 in San Pedro, California, United States.
professional coach basketball player
Johnson, Dennis Wayne was born on September 18, 1954 in San Pedro, California, United States.
Student, Los Angeles Harbor Junior College. Graduate, Pepperdine University, 1976.
Professional basketball player Seattle Supersonics, 1976-1980, Phoenix Suns, 1981-1983, Boston Celtics, 1983—1990, assistant coach, 1993—1997. Head coach LaCrosse Bobcats, Continental Basketball Association, 1999—2000. Assistant coach Los Angeles Clippers, 2000—2003, interim head coach, 2003.
Advance scout Portland Trail Blazers, 2003. Head coach Florida Flame, National Basketball Association Developmental League, 2004—2005, Austin Toros, 2005—2007. Named to National Basketball Association All-Star Game, 1979-1982, 1985, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 2010.
Named National Basketball Association Finals Most Valuable Player, 1979, All-National Basketball Association First Team, 1981, All-Defensive First Team, 1979-1983, 1987. Member National Basketball Association Championship Teams, 1979, 84, 86.
Married Donna Johnson. Children: Dwayne, Denise, Daniel.