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 JOHNSONI 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.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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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 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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It all started when I got injured early in my second season. This turned out to be as difficult emotionally as physically.
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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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It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
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Life doesnt stop because something happens to you.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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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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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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Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.
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I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house.
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I found out that a person named Elizabeth Frazier was living with AIDS at the time, and so I called her up, and she took a meeting with me.
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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 can’t get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
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