On the best tactic when playing alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- Just give him the ball.
MAGIC JOHNSONMy father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were – they still are – great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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There’s Michael [Jordan], then there’s the rest of us.
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
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I’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
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A woman always remembers. Remember that.
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I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.
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It all started when I got injured early in my second season. This turned out to be as difficult emotionally as physically.
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You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.
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As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time.
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If you hate to lose, you do whatever you need to do to make sure you’re business is successful.
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You can’t get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
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I strive on pressure.
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We cut him off and there was nowhere for him to go but out of bounds … It’s still the greatest move I’ve ever seen in basketball, the all-time greatest.
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I’m from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers… it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too.
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If you want someone to be your mentor, you better be ready to listen and be humbled.
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