Magic Johnson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Magic Johnson.

Magic Johnson is a renowned former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and television personality. Born on August 14, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan, Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. became one of the most influential figures in the sport of basketball. Johnson established an extraordinary career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s and '90s.

Standing 6 feet 9 inches tall, Magic Johnson possessed exceptional skills on the court, earning him five NBA championships, three NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, and twelve NBA All-Star appearances. Johnson's style of play was characterized by his versatility, court vision, and passing skills, which revolutionized the position of the point guard.

However, his illustrious career was abruptly interrupted in 1991 when Johnson announced he was HIV-positive, shedding light on the global epidemic of the disease. Despite retiring from professional basketball, he became a prominent advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

Post-retirement, Magic Johnson embarked on a successful business career, focusing on real estate, restaurants, movie theaters, and other ventures. He also became the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers for a brief period.

Beyond his business endeavors, Magic Johnson has remained committed to philanthropy, particularly in underserved urban communities. His foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation, has supported numerous initiatives aimed at improving educational, health, and social opportunities for individuals in need.

Throughout his life, Magic Johnson has been widely recognized not only for his sporting achievements but also for his trailblazing leadership, advocacy, and contributions to society.

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just

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.

Magic Johnson

Mom

My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot

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.

Magic Johnson

Diet

I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your

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.

Magic Johnson

Age

Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they

Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He's not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball.

Magic Johnson

Sports

All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody w

All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.

Magic Johnson

Hope

I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about H

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.

Magic Johnson

Funny

If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jorda

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.

Magic Johnson

Attitude