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“Even when I went to the playground, I never picked the best players. I picked guys with less talent, but who were willing to work hard and had the desire to be great.”

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Magic Johnson, full name Earvin Johnson Jr., is a former American professional basketball player, born on August 14, 1959. He is renowned for his exceptional skills and leadership during his NBA career, having played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is known for his passing and scoring abilities and is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. more

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