Bigs Quote by Tim Duncan

Magic Johnson was my favorite player growing up.

— Russell Westbrook

Growing up, Magic Johnson was my idol. He was a good example. He could always pass the ball extremely well and get his teammates…

— Jason Kidd

Magic Johnson is my biggest role model and I am his biggest fan. I actually met him recently and ran up to him and…

— P. K. Subban

I looked up to Magic Johnson a lot. He was a tall point guard who found his teammates and had a good time.

— John Wall

A lot of people I meet say, 'You remind me so much of Magic Johnson.'

— Carmelo Anthony

Magic Johnson is one of the greatest players to ever play... he's the best point guard to ever play, so I can learn a…

— Lonzo Ball

I went down and played with Magic Johnson at his all-star game in Atlanta. I remember Magic stopped the game and said, 'We need…

— Jayson Williams

[Magic] Johnson is seriously remarkable, in terms of what he has accomplished in his profession and outside of his profession as well.

— P. K. Subban

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

Oh, I think, watching Magic, him being one of my... I'm one of his biggest fans, and just trying to emulate what he did,…

— Jason Kidd

Mama, there go that johnson abracadabra magic johnson

— Lil Wayne

The only nickname I've ever had is Merlin, like the magician. I don't know why.

— Tim Duncan