Magic Johnson filmography

I think that there are always goals for me to try to achieve, and I'm going to work toward those goa Show more I think that there are always goals for me to try to achieve, and I'm going to work toward those goals. Hide

I respect women to the utmost. I respect women to the utmost.

My work ethic is from sports. My work ethic is from sports.

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

I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers Show more I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers' duel. Hide

I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you loo Show more I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too. Hide

When I grew up, my family, we sat down, all of us to watch 'Good Times,' 'Sanford and Son,' all thos Show more When I grew up, my family, we sat down, all of us to watch 'Good Times,' 'Sanford and Son,' all those shows that were out at that time. Hide

Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very seri Show more Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball. Magic is a guy who would stand for nothing but winning and really prepared himself as well as he prepared his team. Earvin is the complete opposite. Hide

I love putting people to work of color. I love putting people to work of color.

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

I've always been a leader my whole life. I've always led. I didn't know how to do anything else. I've always been a leader my whole life. I've always led. I didn't know how to do anything else.

I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I wan Show more I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and give her away to somebody some day. I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young sons become men. Hide

I'm not cured, but the HIV is asleep deep in my body. I'm not cured, but the HIV is asleep deep in my body.

Urban America is like a foreign country in a sense. Urban America is like a foreign country in a sense.

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

The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good. The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.

My dad worked two jobs his whole life, and so I told him he's the reason I have 20 jobs. My dad worked two jobs his whole life, and so I told him he's the reason I have 20 jobs.

I'm the one who started redevelopment in South Los Angeles, not Jan Perry. I did it. I love Jan. She Show more I'm the one who started redevelopment in South Los Angeles, not Jan Perry. I did it. I love Jan. She's a good person, and she did a wonderful job with what she did downtown, but in L.A., South L.A., I'm the one. Hide

I do not have bad days. I don't wake up in the morning and think that I'm going to get AIDS. I don't Show more I do not have bad days. I don't wake up in the morning and think that I'm going to get AIDS. I don't dream bad dreams about it. If I did, I'd be giving in to the negativity. Hide

The important thing is this Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean that they're going to do well i Show more 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. Hide

My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all m Show more 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. Hide

A lot of black guys always ask me, 'Did Larry Bird really play that good?' I said, 'Larry Bird is so Show more A lot of black guys always ask me, 'Did Larry Bird really play that good?' I said, 'Larry Bird is so good it's frightening.' Hide

As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries Show more As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time. Hide

Manhood is taking care of your family and being able to bless other people. Not yourself - but wheth Show more Manhood is taking care of your family and being able to bless other people. Not yourself - but whether you can bless other people. Hide

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in. When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee. People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee.

Research your idea. See if there's a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don't know i Show more 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. Hide

I got blessed from my mom. She's the personality; she's the one who smiled, so I took on part of her Show more 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. Hide

When you think about the NASCAR brand, it resonates everywhere. They have the No. 1 sports brand. When you think about the NASCAR brand, it resonates everywhere. They have the No. 1 sports brand.

I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball pla Show more 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. Hide

I am and will always be a Laker for life. I am and will always be a Laker for life.

The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still diff Show more The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time. Hide

Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, Show more 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. Hide

Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am. Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.

I'm far from being a homosexual. I'm far from being a homosexual.

I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and don't let anyone Show more I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and don't let anyone tell you you can't. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to. Hide

My dad was my hero. And I got my personality from my mother. My dad was my hero. And I got my personality from my mother.

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

I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I Show more I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now. Hide

All students should have the opportunity to receive their high school diplomas and be fully prepared Show more All students should have the opportunity to receive their high school diplomas and be fully prepared for college or the workplace. Hide

The best doctors and medicine in the world can't save you if you don't do what you're supposed to do Show more The best doctors and medicine in the world can't save you if you don't do what you're supposed to do. Hide

I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, Show more I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, 9-inch point guard, and I proved them wrong. Then they told me I couldn't be a businessman and make money in urban America, and I proved them wrong. And they thought I couldn't win all these championships, and I proved them wrong there as well. Hide

I'm glad that Gov. Scott down in Florida accepted ObamaCare, because it will work. I'm glad that Gov. Scott down in Florida accepted ObamaCare, because it will work.

If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came ba Show more 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. Hide

I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles. I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles.

Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had. Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.

I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the pe Show more 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. Hide

I'm gonna love my son until the end. I'm gonna love my son until the end.

My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a bi Show more My diet is mostly chicken and fish. 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. And I also get a lot of rest. That's the key I may be up early, but I'm in bed early too. Hide

I look three to five years ahead, not 10 years behind. I look three to five years ahead, not 10 years behind.

I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am. I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.

My having HIV has no bearing on my business. My having HIV has no bearing on my business.

Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education. Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education.

People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I jus Show more People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I just want to go out and be myself. Hide

You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketb Show more You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything. Hide

I don't care who is attacking my son. I still support him; I still love him. I don't care who is attacking my son. I still support him; I still love him.

My family is a praying family, a Christian family. My family is a praying family, a Christian family.

Life doesn't stop because something happens to you. Life doesn't stop because something happens to you.

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

I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that Show more I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that love you. Hide

I try to hire people I don't have to motivate. But I do motivate the people working with and for me. I try to hire people I don't have to motivate. But I do motivate the people working with and for me.

I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities. So that means supplying jobs a Show more I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities. So that means supplying jobs and letting blacks understand that we have to build our communities back, not looking to anybody else. Hide

When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me u Show more When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was going to have to deal with day-to-day. I found out that a person named Elizabeth Frazier was living with AIDS at the time, and so I called her up, and she took a meeting with me. Hide

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and Show more God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her. Hide

My first and only experience in baseball, the coach signed me up; he didn't tell me there's a thing Show more My first and only experience in baseball, the coach signed me up; he didn't tell me there's a thing called the curveball. I didn't know that. So the ball's coming at me and I start backing out, and then it broke inside. And the umpire says, 'Strike one!' And I'm saying, 'How is that a strike? It almost hit me!' Hide

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

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

For a long time, I'd work until 10 or 11. When I work, I'm on. I'm 'Magic.' I love it, but it takes Show more For a long time, I'd work until 10 or 11. When I work, I'm on. I'm 'Magic.' I love it, but it takes a lot out of me. Hide

ObamaCare is working. I talk to a lot of CEOs of hospitals. It is working. ObamaCare is working. I talk to a lot of CEOs of hospitals. It is working.

My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come h Show more My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night. Hide

I have a fond place in my heart for Seattle, so I hope that an NBA team comes back to this great cit Show more I have a fond place in my heart for Seattle, so I hope that an NBA team comes back to this great city, this great sports city. Hide

Sometimes friends move apart from each other for whatever reason. Sometimes friends move apart from each other for whatever reason.

I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash. I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.

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

No one plans to get sick or hurt - I certainly didn't - but most people will need medical care at so Show more No one plans to get sick or hurt - I certainly didn't - but most people will need medical care at some point in their lives. Hide

I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying. I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.

The gay community has taken care of their issues and problems in terms of HIV/AIDS. They have done a Show more The gay community has taken care of their issues and problems in terms of HIV/AIDS. They have done an incredible job. We as heterosexuals need to learn from the gay community because they have rallied together. They have sent a lot of information out there. They go get tested. Hide

I'm the biggest music lover in the world. I mean, I have seen everybody. I went on tour with Michael Show more I'm the biggest music lover in the world. I mean, I have seen everybody. I went on tour with Michael Jackson and the Jacksons four or five times. Hide

I'm a businessman, and what I know is numbers and business. I'm a businessman, and what I know is numbers and business.

When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every de Show more When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone. Hide

Everyone should have the opportunity to get affordable, quality health coverage. Everyone should have the opportunity to get affordable, quality health coverage.

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

I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS. I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.

When a woman is frustrated, and it's your wife, you as the husband get that frustration. When a woman is frustrated, and it's your wife, you as the husband get that frustration.

I'll hear people say every so often that having HIV must not be so bad - 'Just look at Magic and how Show more I'll hear people say every so often that having HIV must not be so bad - 'Just look at Magic and how well he's doing.' Hide

It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold i Show more It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out. Hide

I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine tw Show more 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. Hide

A woman always remembers. Remember that. A woman always remembers. Remember that.

I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never Show more 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. Hide

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

Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very seri Show more Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball. Hide

The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy. The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.

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

Athletes don't like to get up early, but it never bothered me. Athletes don't like to get up early, but it never bothered me.

To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful. To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful.