226 Quotes by Magic Johnson

I’m a big believer in dreaming. If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.

My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were – they still are – great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too.

Don’t give up! Be friends with people who help you work hard.

Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion.

Because if you’re going to lose, lose. I’m serious.

I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I’m talking about just for the league itself.

Standing on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It’s a memory I will always cherish.

It’s almost like we have ESPN.

You can’t get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.