On his telepathic understanding with James Worthy- It’s almost like we have ESPN.
MAGIC JOHNSONEven when I went to the playground, I never picked the best players.
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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 enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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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 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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WE all have to play as a team to make the world a better place
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I wouldn’t do the ‘Magic Hour’ again, but I would do TV again. The ‘Magic Hour’ is not me.
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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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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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I’m a big believer in dreaming. If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.
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You either have to be great or you have to be bad to get a good pick.
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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’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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Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.
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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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If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to use every connection you’ve got.
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