Top 11 Most Famous Earvin Magic Johnson Quotes to Inspire You
26 Inspirational Earvin Magic Johnson Quotes on Life, Business, and Success
“I really want people to know that I’ve worked hard, very hard, to get to where I am today.. this didn’t just happen overnight. I started in business over 25 years ago and have found a way to build on what I’ve learned through every partnership and opportunity.”
Magic Johnson
10 Earvin Magic Johnson Quotes on Health and HIV/AIDS
Earvin Magic Johnson Short Biography
Born on 14 August 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, United States, Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a former American basketball player and business man.
Johnson entered Michigan State in 1977 and played point guard under Jud Heathcote.
After two years of college basketball, Johnson was drafted into the NBA in 1979 and was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Johnson is the fist rookie ever to be awarded the NBA Finals MVP award in 1982. In the 1981-1982 season the Los Angeles Lakers made the NBA Finals once more, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers.
At the height of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, during a routine physical check-up, Earvin discovered that he had contracted the HIV/AIDS virus. Upon finding out about his diagnosis Johnson established the Magic Johnson Foundation in an effort to support HIV/AIDS research.
Earvin Magic Johnson retired from the NBA in 1991 but returned to play on the Olympic Dream Team in 1992 (together with Larry Bird and coach Chuck Daly). He permanently retired in 1996.
Magic Johnson was the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017.
Further Reading:
- Magic Johnson Offering 100 Million Dollars in Loans To Minority-Owned Businesses – CNBC
- Magic Johnson Shares Life Lessons with CSUF Students – Business Fullerton
- Entrepreneurship Gone Right: What We Can Learn from Magic Johnson – Indie Business Network
Here are the best Magic Johnson quotes so you can be encouraged to build success and cultivate strong work ethic through hard work and perseverance.
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