Who Is Jeremy Lin?
by Jeff Clark on Feb 10, 2012 10:15 PM EST
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Apparently he's one part Jimmer, one part Yao, and one part Ringo Star.
Cut by Warriors, Rockets led Jeremy Lin to success with Knicks - Sam Amick - SI.com
"Linsanity," as his growing legion of fans from all over the world are calling it, had been sparked by Lin's unexpectedly exciting play. The driving and dishing of an NBA castoff has led to three straight wins for a Knicks team badly in need of a positive vibe and good point guard play. And Lin, the NBA's first American-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, who was cut by the Warriors and Houston before the Knicks won him off waivers on Dec. 27, has been supplying it in ways that have Lacob rejoicing and regretting all at once.
Still, it seems like Kobe wasn't too familiar with tonight's foe.
If tonight is about Kobe Bryant vs. Jeremy Lin, then consider that news to Bryant. In fact, consider Lin himself news to Bryant, who expressed confusion as to what "Linsanity" actually is. "What? No idea," Bryant said last night after the Lakers’ 88-87 overtime win over the Celtics. "I know who he is but I don’t really know what’s going on too much with them."
Teammate Metta World Elbow has heard of him though. Has lots of opinions about him too.
Metta to Lin: Get some swag - CBSSports.com
Q: Did the Lakers talk about him in the locker room? A: Do we talk about him? Yeah, we talk about him. We think he needs a better haircut. I don’t like that style. You’re in New York, the fashion capital. Change your haircut, OK? You’re a star now. Wear some shades. Shades, OK? Put down the nerdy Harvard book glasses. Put on some black shades, OK? With some leather pants. Change your style. Fashion.
I think Kobe knows about him now. The kid has dropped 27 points on the Lakers through 3 quarters and the Knicks have the lead.
VIDEO: Jeremy Lin Gives Us 'The Lin Spin' - From Our Editors - SBNation.com
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He's destroying the Fakers right now....
..can’t we have our own Jeremy Lin???
Kobe definitely knows now
who Jeremy Lin is. Somebody here said the Lakers are going to dominate or shut down Jeremy Lin last night. Rolls eyes.
"I’m going to probably fade to black,’’ he said. "To be honest, I’m not a showman guy. I’m going to fade to black. I don’t know what I will do. I’m an idealist. I have a high drive and I’m very determined. Fade to black, man, like evaporate.’’
My goodness
it this kid legit or what.
"I’m going to probably fade to black,’’ he said. "To be honest, I’m not a showman guy. I’m going to fade to black. I don’t know what I will do. I’m an idealist. I have a high drive and I’m very determined. Fade to black, man, like evaporate.’’
I live in New York
And it’s been an annoying week to be a Boston sports fan here. But I guess I have to like the Knicks tonight, and Lin is sure fun to watch.
He is legit
a lot of asian players play like him. 20 years ago a lot of filipinos play like him only smaller like 5’8 – 6’0. fast, can pass or shoot, uses both feet well, dribbles low, seldom misses a freethrow or layup, a few can dunk because of lack of height but good shooters. We have a great 3 point shooter named Allan Caidic. I have to say he was better than Allen, IMHO. The chinese, koreans and japanese teams had to guard hiim really well halfcourt just so other players can’t pass him the ball.
The thing here is...
The Knicks got all these stars… got off to an awful losing streak with ‘em… and all the while, they have this gem of a player riding the bench. Honestly, pre-Linsanity, I was quite surprised when D’antoni didn’t play him in the 2nd half in TD Garden when he played good in the 1st half against the C’s.
I’m still not a fan of the Knicks’ unworkable Amare-Melo tandem… When Melo’s active again, it will end Linsanity. And Melo will be the new Lebron in NY :D
i don't think so
J.Lin will still be there starting pg fields on the 2 melo on 3 spot amare 4 and tyson on 5
they will be great hopefully melo will let J.Lin control the tempo or else they will suck again big time.
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by celtics2011 on Feb 10, 2012 11:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yup, and let’s see what happens when Baron Davis suits up again.
by P2 on Feb 11, 2012 12:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I would love to see them Playing Lin over Davis
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by celtics2011 on Feb 11, 2012 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
Lin is a great PG
…who tonight showed Rondo (if he’s paying attention) how to beat the Lakers.
Knicks are going to contend this year. Wait till Amare and Melo get backj.
Melo loves iso's and does not look to pass with them right away either...
he gets his points but the offense becomes stagnant a lot of the time.
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
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Jeremy Lin
Asian basketball player who deserves to be drafted, but was not. Now playing GREAT basketball for his melo less team. Im happy for him.
GO J.LIN
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by celtics2011 on Feb 10, 2012 10:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Who is he?
…he’s a good distraction after a 2 game losing streak… :D
But yeah… he’s a good player! Knicks are very, very lucky.
A month ago, he tweeted this:
“Everytime i try to get into Madison Square Garden, the security guards ask me if im a trainer LOL” https://twitter.com/JLin7
…the good ole simple life days, eh, Jeremy Lin? :D
Proud of him!
Okay, this is being personal here.
I’m Chinese myself and I’m super, ultra proud him! He has the most incredible basketball IQ and when he plays, he makes everyone else on court like puppets. He can SINGLE-HANDEDLY DOMINATE the game in such a unique way! He is just a humble, lovable, a bit nerdy but diligent student-player hybrid.
This kid’s future will be phenomenal. All-stars, First-NBA teams, even MVPs wouldn’t surprise me.
lets not get too carried away here...
im adian too and i can’t believe im saying this but i am actually always wishin for NY to win because of him…heck im following him on twitter now..
I hope its not a flush in a pan performance but this past week has been absurd for the kid.
MSG has been selling out like mad just to see the Jeremy Lin show I hope this kid does succed and even with a bad game or 2 which he will have..I hope the Knicks would not throw him under the bus.
by bopna on Feb 11, 2012 3:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
right now...
he’s a ton better than rondo, who after 5 years in the league, still can’t shoot squat!
Lin is a better shooter than Rondo, but Rondo is a better point guard and overall player.
I watched the game tonight and Lin broke down Fisher who is ancient and Blake who is not all that great a defender but this is the NBA and it was impressive just like the other games. I still say let’s see how well he is doing twenty to twenty games into it or even the rest of the season (playoffs possibly also) before we start saying he is an elite point guard or better than Rondo who is an elite point guard in this league and has proven it over years. I think he proved he belongs and can start and can be very good for sure.
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
So after one week he has surpassed Rondo?
If you compare the last couple of games he is certainly outplaying Rondo and with a crappy supporting cast. Might wanna get a decent sample size before saying he is a better PG.
Rondo would be averaging 10+ assits in MD system...
like Nash did. He is quicker and faster than Lin and would be setting up Amare and co. left and right. Nash can shoot lights out but did not even need to and the Knicks have plenty of guys who can shoot and Rondo would still get his points getting to the rim. Rondo runs the engine in Boston and makes things go smoothly not so sure Lin could change places with him and do that atm. Not knocking the kid, he has played well and time will tell—I’ll let ESPN do the knee jerking, if the kid is that good and consistent, I’ll know soon enough.
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Lin is the more complete player
The more focused player. The better shooter. An excellent distributor, better even than Rondo because he NEVER tries the hot-dog hero pass, and Rondo tries some every game. Rondo is FASTER than Lin, but not QUICKER. Lin is easily quicker, able to change momentum faster. They both have excellent court vision. Lin is hungrier, more humble, and the whole team loves him. And Lin is an excellent defender too. Oh, and Lin is 2 inches taller than Rondo.
So, you see…. in almost every category, Lin is the better player. Where he is not clearly better, he is equal.
And no, it’s not one week. Kid’s been good for years. It’s been 1 week since we found out about it.
Lin is hungrier, more humble, and the whole team loves him.
How do you gauge these things? Rondo comes across as a humble guy and he looked hungry in the playoffs last year when he played hurt and his teammates loved him for it, and Rondo is a lot faster and just as quick. I watched the game tonight and I did not see Lin as an exceptional defender in that game and when Barnes or Kobe got on him, he did not look to penetrate as much.
The kid has played in four games and before that he was riding the pine or in the D-league so there must have been a reason for it or else he would have been starting.
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Lol to your 2nd paragraph
That’s why it’s such an interesting story. Because this GREAT player was riding the pine for so long. A good part of the world wonders about that very thing.
As for your question, I gauge these things by seeing every Knicks game since they played in Boston, and believing my eyes. Also note: That particular quoted sentence is not a comparison… meaning I am not saying that Rondo is not humble, or unloved. That Lin is hungrier is self-evident, imo.
It is an interesting story for sure and it will be fun to see how it turns out...
I like the kid, wish him well unless he is playing the Heat as you may be the same if he is playing the C’s ;)
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
overall?
rondo just passes to open players…if there’s nobody open, he’s stuck with the ball and chucks up bricks. he’s an overrated defender, he couldn’t stay with a steve blake or goudelock from driving against him thus leading to drive and kickouts, which also disrupts our paint defending coz JO or KG would have to switch to whoever is gonna shoot from the outside.
am just saying not only lin is playing better and more rounded than rondo…
i love rondo, but right now, he isn’t the type to lead a team to glory land.
it’s just a few games in, but lin is a threat outside and driving inside.
Rondo is quicker and faster and can break down a defense as good as any pg i've seen
and he has played good D before so I would think he is as good or better than Lin. If he had younger Amare and Melo (if Melo cooperated) who can get out and run some, guys should be wide open along with the good shooters the Knicks have. Boston has players who have a lot of offensive fire power but they are older and it is more half court oriented and when Rondo is in there, the offense runs smoothly and he gets it in the hands of those who can put it in the basket in good positions to do it because he is a good point guard. He still can get his points by getting to the rim.
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Old News
I raved about Lin a couple years ago in the Forums. He lit up the summer league and basically outplayed John Wall in a key matchup. His offensive numbers in college were among the highest in many categories. And, he played some great games against some of the top teams. After watching him I was shocked nobody drafted him. And, upset the Celtics didn’t invite him to camp. Made me feel that the Celtics scouts and Danny either over or under-scrutinize local talent.
yeah
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Feb 11, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, yeah
Here are exact copies of two postings I made in the summer of 2010. I was responding to a news article stating Lin signed with the Warriors.
I checked the links. They are all still working. Interesting to note the Knicks were one of the 8 teams that gave him a work out.
on: July 29, 2010, 03:40:36 pm
Posted under: “Celtics Basketball / Celtics Talk / Re: Jeremy Lin signs with Warriors”
“FWIW
2010 NBA Prospect list – Stats and career highlights
http://www.nba.com/draft2010/prospects/jeremy-lin/
NBA profile http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jeremy-lin
The following site might be interesting if you would like to know which players worked out with each team before the draft.
2010 Team NBA workout master list
http://www.nbadraft.net/2010-nba-draft-workout-master-list-expanded
Jeremy Lin 8 Grizzlies, Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, Raptors, Spurs, Thunder, Warriors"
on: July 29, 2010, 11:29:29 am
Posted under: “Celtics Basketball / Celtics Talk / Jeremy Lin signs with Warriors”
“http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201007280019
Held his own against John Wall in summer play.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/423129-jeremy-lin-vs-john-wall-creating-a-warriors-vs-wizards-rivalry
I only watched him for a few minutes during one summer league game. Looked pretty impressive to me. Reminded me of a polished version of Steve Blake. Wonder if the Celtics ever had any interest in him?
Anyone watch him play? What did you think of him? Is he possibly one of the steals of the non-drafted players?"
by Alleyoopster on Feb 12, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Seen all of his starts
He is the real deal, and so much fun to watch. Terrific attitude, team first. Let’s lure him back to Boston in the offseason where he belongs.
Some Golden State fans are mad at the hype he's getting in NYC, i don't get it.
Haha I always knew who he was since he was a blockbuster at Harvard. Go educated young men who can do more than play sports!
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by YeahTommyB4ZGermansGetThere on Feb 11, 2012 12:35 PM EST reply actions
Revenge of the Nerds, NBA style...
"Booze takes a lot of time and effort if you're going to do a good job with it."
― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Let's bring the Harvard man back to New England
He is an unrestricted free agent next year, isn’t he?
by orb on Feb 11, 2012 8:40 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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