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What kind of legacy did Dennis Johnson leave behind?
NBA legend George Gervin said in a podcast that Johnson was the hardest defender he ever played against. Johnson is also acknowledged by the NBA as a money player
How did Dennis Johnson do with making baskets?
Johnson played shooting guard and was known for his aggressive slam dunking, in contrast to the more cerebral roles he played later in his career.

Question: Was he well liked?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Dennis Johnson well liked?