I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
MAGIC JOHNSONJust celebrate the life you had, not the life you could’ve had.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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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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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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When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
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If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.
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Trust me. I get up 530-6 every morning. I’m in the gym. I run a couple miles. I lift weights, and then I’m at work until 8-9 o’clock at night.
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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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There’s Michael [Jordan], then there’s the rest of us.
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I respect that. I can respect you more by doing that. But don’t smile in my face, shake my hand, and then you don’t really respect me, or want me to be around, or come to your games as the owner of the Clippers.
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It’s a burden trying to keep a secret. It’s hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out.
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I tell you, it’s funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
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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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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.
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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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You can’t get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
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I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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