No. 4 – Dennis Johnson – 1983-90
DJ would win two banners with Boston, in 1984 and 1986, and be elected to an All-Star game (1985), and four All-Defensive teams while with the Celtics.
Previously more of a flashy scorer, Johnson shifted gears on arrival in Boston, becoming more of a floor general distributing the ball, and playing lockdown defense when called on to do so.
His defense of Magic Johnson in the 1984 NBA Finals was instrumental in securing the championship, and the Californian would be part of several other signature plays during his Celtics tenure. During it, DJ averaged 12.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.