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Magic Johnson Quotes: 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.
         

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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This page presents the quote "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.". Author of this quote is Magic Johnson. This quote is about willing, best players, perseverance, player, desire, talent, hard work, hard, work,.