Standing on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It’s a memory I will always cherish.
MAGIC JOHNSONLarry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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We are a company that lives and breathes a philosophy that’s centered on not only making sound business decisions but also personally and professionally finding ways to contribute to the well being of society.
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The important thing is this Just because I’m doing well doesn’t mean that they’re going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere.
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Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could’ve had.
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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Young people want you to be real with them.
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I wouldn’t do the ‘Magic Hour’ again, but I would do TV again. The ‘Magic Hour’ is not me.
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If you’re a competitive person, that stays with you. You don’t stop. You always look over your shoulder.
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To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful.
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I strive on pressure.
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The worst moment from all of this was driving from that doctor’s office, to tell my wife that I was HIV positive.
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Jealousy is invariably a symptom. Just like right now with the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.
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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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If you come to me and say, ‘Hey look I’m a racist,’ or ‘I discriminate against blacks,’ or ‘I don’t like you because you’re African American.
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I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and dont let anyone tell you you cant. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to.
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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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