Magic Johnson Quotes: His Top Ten Best Inspirational Quotations & Sayings

Earvin "Magic" Johnson was one of the all-time greatest players to ever play in the NBA. Just that alone would make a few people perk up their ears when he talks, but there is so much more to him than only his NBA career. Magic Johnson's best quotes talk about not only basketball, but the thing that has made him even more famous. He has AIDS. His quotations and sayings about his disease, his work ethic and his advice for kids is inspirational. Here are Magic Johnson's top ten best quotes so far.

Quote on having aids

"I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day."

Magic Johnson quote on kids

"All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them."

The way he played

"Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates."

Magic Johnson on life after basketball

"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."

Magic Johnson quote on never giving up

"If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have. The attitude that I'm going to show everybody, I'm going to work hard to get better and better."

Quote on being competitive

"If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder."

The seriousness of AIDS
"The important thing is this; Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean that they're going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere."

What kids want

"Young people want you to be real with them."

Magic Johnson quote on friends

"When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are."

Advice to dreamers

"You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it."

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