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Dennis Johnson Retired

Guard · Boston Celtics · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1976
3× NBA ChampionHall of FameBoston Celtics
NBABoston CelticsGuards
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In short

Dennis Johnson is a retired guard best known with the Boston Celtics. Clutch two-way champion guard. Career averages: 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dennis’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dennis Johnson is a retired Hall of Famer. Clutch two-way champion guard.

He averaged 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5 assists and won 3 championships over his career.

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Career avg
14.1 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.9 rpg
career
Assists
5 apg
career
Titles
3× champion
Boston Celtics
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dennis Johnson is a retired guard, most associated with the Boston Celtics.

Clutch two-way champion guard.

He retired with career averages of 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Clutch two-way champion guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring71
Playmaking59
Rebounding49
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing58
Athleticism71
Clutch64
Hall of FameBoston Celtics
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Clutch two-way champion guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
14.1
per game
Career RPG
3.9
per game
Career APG
5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyClutch two-way champion guard.
Titles3× NBA champion.

Hardware

3×
NBA Champion
1×
Finals MVP
5×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics name.

Dennis Johnson's career is complete: Clutch two-way champion guard.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 3× champion with the Boston Celtics.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dennis Johnson's career averages?

Dennis Johnson averaged 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Is Dennis Johnson retired?

Yes — Dennis Johnson is a retired guard and a Hall of Famer.