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 want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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I grew up poor, but I didn’t have poor dreams
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If you’re a competitive person, that stays with you. You don’t stop. You always look over your shoulder.
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I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.
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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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I really want people to know that I’ve worked hard, very hard, to get to where I am today.. this didn’t just happen overnight.
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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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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.
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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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The attitude that I’m going to show everybody, I’m going to work hard to get better and better.
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A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything.
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Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
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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’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
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When I’m under the gun and I’ve got pressure on me, I don’t panic. I look for the right solution, and then I go for it.
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