Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Standing on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
A lot of black guys always ask me, 'Did Larry Bird really play that good?' I said, 'Larry Bird is so good… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That's what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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.… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
