Johnson was recognized as a clutch player who made multiple pivotal plays in NBA playoff history, in addition to his reputation as a defensive stopper. The Celtics have retired Johnson's No. 3 jersey, which now hangs in the rafters of the team's home stadium, the TD Garden. Johnson was transferred from Phoenix to Boston in 1980 and again in 1983. "DJ will be recognized as one of the essential characters in the NBA's comeback in the late '70s and early '80s," Carlisle said. "He transformed the shooting guard position by becoming one of the modern era's first true'stoppers.'"