Magic Johnson

I got blessed from my mom. She’s the personality; she’s the one who smiled, so I took on part of her, and who also wanted to help and save the world. Then I took on part of my dad, who is tough.

Magic Johnson

I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan, and now to be an owner of the Dodgers is amazing.

Magic Johnson

I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.

Magic Johnson

I have to tell you, I’m proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little round ball, but my proudest moments are affecting people’s lives, effecting change, being a role model in the community.

Magic Johnson

I like things going on in my life. I don’t want to be on a beach somewhere just relaxing.

Magic Johnson

I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think.

Magic Johnson

I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers’ duel.

Magic Johnson

I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man; I am a vegetable man, anyway.

Magic Johnson

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.

Magic Johnson

I only know how to play two ways: reckless and abandon.

Magic Johnson