Larry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.
MAGIC JOHNSONI think you just have to keep knocking down doors, you have to keep being aggressive, and even if somebody says ‘No’, then you have to knock on the next door.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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My 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.
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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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The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.
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No I changed my mind. I’ll go up on the other side.’ He’s just incredible.
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Assists is what Earvin is all about. That’s what my whole life has been, assisting others.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
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It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her.
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I picked guys with less talent, but who were willing to work hard and had the desire to be great.
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Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball.
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I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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I’m a big believer in dreaming. If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.
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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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Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion.
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