Born Quote by Michael Redd

Magic has lived an extraordinary life as a champion athlete, passionate activist, and highly successful entrepreneur. The impact of Magic's life on the game…

— Rick Famuyiwa

Michael Jordan and Magic and myself all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"Let's just say that on this day, a million years ago, a dude was born who most of us think was magic. But others…

— Homer Simpson

I had watched Magic my whole career, even before my career, and so I knew the style of player that he was, and I…

— Scottie Pippen

We all start out knowing magic. We are born with whirlwinds, forest fires, and comets inside us. We are born able to sing to…

— Robert R. McCammon

A lot of people say Michael Jordan and all of that. But Magic Johnson and my dad were my role models.

— Jae Crowder

We are born with magic inside of us

— James Victore

A lot of players will tell you, 'When I was a kid, I watched Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron, Magic, and I wanted to…

— Giannis Antetokounmpo

Magic Johnson was my favorite player growing up.

— Russell Westbrook

But yeah, a lot of people compare me to Magic. The physical appearance, the tall point guard, the ability to pass the ball. But…

— Shaun Livingston

I always watched Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, and I said I could be playing on the court with them.

— Stephon Marbury

Whenever I see Michael Jordan I'm still blown away because he was such a hero of mine growing up.

— Tom Brady