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Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didnt

Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didnt know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. Hes not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball. – Magic Johnson

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I tell you, its funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day. – Magic Johnson

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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. – Magic Johnson

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

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