Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons.
Johnson’s career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, twelve All-Star games, and ten All-NBA First and Second Team nominations.
Named by Ebony Magazine as one of America’s most influential black businessmen in 2009, Johnson has numerous business interests, and was a part-owner of the Lakers for several years.
Read below the inspiring Quotes of Magic Johnson.
When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.
Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.
I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
The best doctors and medicine in the world can’t save you if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do.
I’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could’ve had.
Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education.
When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
I look three to five years ahead, not 10 years behind.
Life doesn’t stop because something happens to you.
When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone.
I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that love you.
Research your idea. See if there’s a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don’t know if there’s a need for it. You also have to research your competition.
I thank Him every chance I get – on my knees praying.
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.
You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.
Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers
