The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.
MAGIC JOHNSONAny guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
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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.
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All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
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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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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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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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We are also a company that understands community.
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Because if you’re going to lose, lose. I’m serious.
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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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I’m from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers… it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too.
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When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.
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Anything I would do, I would have to be me. That is how it would work.
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I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I’m talking about just for the league itself.
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Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could’ve had.
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If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to use every connection you’ve got.
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