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 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.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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If you come to me and say, ‘Hey look I’m a racist,’ or ‘I discriminate against blacks,’ or ‘I don’t like you because you’re African American.
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On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.
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I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house.
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It’s almost like we have ESPN.
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There’s Michael [Jordan], then there’s the rest of us.
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Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
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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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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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Because if you’re going to lose, lose. I’m serious.
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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 was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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I strive on pressure.
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I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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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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