I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
MAGIC JOHNSONJealousy is invariably a symptom. Just like right now with the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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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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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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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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Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
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You know I was a shy guy and people didn’t know that and still don’t know it today. I’m sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything.
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So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He’s not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball.
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I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.
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Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
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I’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
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I started in business over 25 years ago and have found a way to build on what I’ve learned through every partnership and opportunity.
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They said playing basketball would kill me. Well, not playing basketball was killing me.
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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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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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The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.
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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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Research your idea. See if there’s a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don’t know if there’s a need for it.
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People don’t stop eating, and they don’t stop drinking coffee.
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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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If you want someone to be your mentor, you better be ready to listen and be humbled.
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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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Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
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I strive on pressure.
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There’s Michael [Jordan], then there’s the rest of us.
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Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
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I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and give her away to somebody some day.
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