Magic Johnson

Born :14 August 1959

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Magic Johnson born on 14th August 1959. As of today 7th May 2025 , we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 29 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Magic Johnson

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from Magic Johnson - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.

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.

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.

My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were - they still are - great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too.

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.

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.

My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man, I am a vegetable man anyway. And I also get a lot of rest. That's the key I may be up early, but I'm in bed early too.

I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.

The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder.

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her.

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. The attitude that I'm going to show everybody, I'm going to work hard to get better and better.

Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.

The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.

When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.

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.