I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now.
MAGIC JOHNSONWhen you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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And we knew that all of the other leagues were at home and millions of people were watching. So it made it a special day to play on Christmas.
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.
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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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If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have.
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You don’t have to be Magic to be special. You’re already special, you’re you.
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Young people want you to be real with them.
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I never think that there’s something I can’t do, whether it’s beating my opponent one on one or practicing another hour because something about my game is just not right.
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With businesses, you go to the same places because you like the service, you like the people and they take care of you. They greet you with a smile. That’s how people want to be treated, with respect. That’s what I tell my employees – customer service is very important.
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Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
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The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.
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On the best tactic when playing alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- Just give him the ball.
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WE all have to play as a team to make the world a better place
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Life doesnt stop because something happens to you.
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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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