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 JOHNSONChristmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That’s what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight on the Lakers, on our team.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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If people around you aren’t going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they’re dragging you down, get rid of them.
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You either have to be great or you have to be bad to get a good pick.
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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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Larry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.
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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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I picked guys with less talent, but who were willing to work hard and had the desire to be great.
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I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house.
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Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That’s what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight on the Lakers, on our team.
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My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man,
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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 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.
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I love business. I love helping urban communities grow. I love putting people to work of color. I love making sure – like right now the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.
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Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.
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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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Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
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