The Jeremy Lin show

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 02:23 PM

This kid is making the Knicks interesting again.

Who is Jeremy Lin? Meet the point guard who is sparking the NY Knicks

Who wants to be like Mike when you can be like Jeremy?

Asian-American basketball players have a new hero to look up to since Knicks guard Jeremy Lin suddenly shot to fame in the NBA.

Asian-American basketball players have a new hero to look up to since Knicks guard Jeremy Lin suddenly shot to fame in the NBA.

Students on Stuyvesant High’s basketball team have a new Harvard-educated hero in the Knicks player in the No. 17 jersey.

“He’s definitely a role model for me and probably many other Asian basketball players,” said 11th-grader Tommy Cui, 16, of Douglaston, Queens, who, like his new idol, plays guard.

“It gives me more motivation. If he can do it, I can also do it.

I have to put in the amount of work and heart and passion, just like he did.”

The teens have a lot in common with Lin. Not only do Stuyvesant High School’s students often snag spots in the Ivy League, their basketball team is one of the best in the city.

Last season, they won the Manhattan-A Southwest division, and they are gearing up for next week’s playoffs.

And while the rest of the nation is learning about Lin, he was already on the radar of many Stuy students.

“Ninety-five percent of the kids in all my classes know who Jeremy Lin is already,” said coach Phil Fisher.

“He’s obviously had an effect on them already, and he’s a breath of fresh air for the Knicks.”

Lin, 23, is living in his brother’s lower East Side living room, and his meteoric rise was so unexpected that his contract was guaranteed only last week.

“I guess you would call it Asian pride,” said senior Kenny Yu, 19, who also lives on the lower East Side and has been tracking Lin’s progress closely.

“You never see any Asians playing, or they weren’t American-born Chinese, so I guess we relate more with Jeremy Lin because of the fact that he speaks English and grew up in America and he’s able to prevail and play pro-level ball.”

cboyle@nydailynews.com

Read more: High-scoring Knick guard Jeremy Lin is seen as a role model for Asians - NY Daily News

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 02:25 PM

Best qoute I heard so far...

After watching Jeremy Lin play, I want to watch more basketball an hour later.

**hypo_glycemic** · 02-13-2012, 02:26 PM

He plays like a Asian Kobe Bryant. Watched him a couple nights ago.. I'm a fan now. Dude has game!

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 02:46 PM

**Madmann** · 02-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Another flash-in-the-pan asian vs. subpar "competition".

Would've probably had a better career in ping-pong.

He should thank his lucky stars for NBA rule changes.

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by hypo_glycemic

He plays like a Asian Kobe Bryant. Watched him a couple nights ago.. I'm a fan now. Dude has game!

It's been a while since I've a Knick point guard play so good.
I like his desire and hustle.

Ha...I can remember being so happy when we got Stephan Marburry only to be really, really disappointed.

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Madmann

Another flash-in-the-pan asian.

In the Wok you moron.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-13-2012, 04:24 PM

blahhhh, trying playing well with ball hug carmelo antony and mr. selfish stoudimire then come back to me. Not enough balls on the court.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-13-2012, 04:25 PM

This guy lin is so slow it seems like he is running backwards, I am amazed at how he scores his points.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-13-2012, 04:28 PM

This reminds me of the time Chris Paul got injured back on his hornets day and back up point guard Darren Collison took over. He was on a hot streat scoring over 20 per game for the remainder of the season (which was 20-25 game I believe), same scenario here but only difference is the new york atmosphere. Blahhhhh

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

blahhhh, trying playing well with ball hug carmelo antony and mr. selfish stoudimire then come back to me. Not enough balls on the court.

Melo may be a problem but he may be able to work with Amare...this is the coaches style of play and if you can remember Nash and Amare did OK in the style of play.

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

This guy lin is so slow it seems like he is running backwards, I am amazed at how he scores his points.

The other guys are slower.

**min0 lee** · 02-13-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

This reminds me of the time Chris Paul got injured back on his hornets day and back up point guard Darren Collison took over. He was on a hot streat scoring over 20 per game for the remainder of the season (which was 20-25 game I believe), same scenario here but only difference is the new york atmosphere. Blahhhhh

What was the end result?

We have no other options at point guard and I don't know if you watch his games but he's brought new lief to this team.

You're right about NY hyping it's players but we are seeing something that we've haven't seen in years....a real point guard.

**Madmann** · 02-13-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The other guys are slower.

LOL @ you making excuses for inferior opponents in a watered-down league.

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by Madmann

LOL @ you making excuses for inferior opponents in a watered-down league.

No Einstien, it's called.....why, why do I even bother.

Are you ever positive about anything? Do you take medication?

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 09:53 AM

lol I remember back in the days the knicks used to have Charlie ward and Chris childs as their main point guards. lol no wonder Lin looks like a stud to the New York audience , the only thing I remember chris childs for is punching Kobe in the face.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

What was the end result?

We have no other options at point guard and I don't know if you watch his games but he's brought new lief to this team.

You're right about NY hyping it's players but we are seeing something that we've haven't seen in years....a real point guard.

Felton (Before being traded to the denver) was pretty much running a steady offense in New York. and he did it for a longer period of time, I think lin is over rated. My opinion might change once I see him interacting on the court with carmelo and stoudimire .

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Madmann

Another flash-in-the-pan asian vs. subpar "competition".

Would've probably had a better career in ping-pong.

He should thank his lucky stars for NBA rule changes.

you do make some sense, amazing. Maybe there is hope for you.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 10:04 AM

Seriously , where is the help? Any decent basketball player with decent basketball IQ knows to foul/block before giving up a dunk.

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 10:06 AM

Maybe, just maybe...... Lin sold his soul to the devil for fame?

**Madmann** · 02-14-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

No Einstien, it's called.....why, why do I even bother.

Are you ever positive about anything? Do you take medication?

Do you take meds?

Obviously you can't handle legit observations.

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

you do make some sense, amazing. Maybe there is hope for you.

Hope came my way at birth.

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

lol I remember back in the days the knicks used to have Charlie ward and Chris childs as their main point guards. lol no wonder Lin looks like a stud to the New York audience , the only thing I remember chris childs for is punching Kobe in the face.

While I liked Wards hustle and toughness he was small and eadily posted up against, I hated Childs and him punching Kobe was the only good from him. They both weren't very good.

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

Felton (Before being traded to the denver) was pretty much running a steady offense in New York. and he did it for a longer period of time, I think lin is over rated. My opinion might change once I see him interacting on the court with carmelo and stoudimire .

For him to do the stuff without the main player says more.
Like I've said before, he can play with Amare but Melo is a big question mark.

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

Seriously , where is the help? Any decent basketball player with decent basketball IQ knows to foul/block before giving up a dunk.

I don't know what happened there....that was some weak defense there.
Let's see how he does when he gets punished how he does.

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Madmann

Do you take meds?

Obviously you can't handle legit observations.

.

In all honesty I really can't take you serious.

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 11:00 AM

Reasons why I like him.

1- Has won all of the games he has started in.
2-I don't recall any Knick point guard getting 38 points against the lakers let alone outscore Kobe.
3- With all these prima donnas in basketball he comes off as a kid who is enjoying himself and not having a selfish bone in him.
4- His name...Linsanity, Super Lintendo, Linderella, Just Lin Baby,Linvincible just to name a few.

I mean it's fun watching the Knicks play again, the Amare and Melo show was boring to say the least.

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 11:01 AM

In Lin's first four games as a starter he has scored 109 points, that's the most by a player in his first four starts in NBA history.

Dayum.

**IronAddict** · 02-14-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

While I liked Wards hustle and toughness he was small and eadily posted up against, I hated Childs and him punching Kobe was the only good from him. They both weren't very good.

For him to do the stuff without the main player says more.
Like I've said before, he can play with Amare but Melo is a big question mark.

I don't know what happened there....that was some weak defense there.
Let's see how he does when he gets punished how he does.

Min0, Did you hear that shit talking floyd mayweather talking about Lin?

Saying he's only getting attention cause he's Asian, and that black guys do what he does every night.

Someone needs to remind this guy that the nba was once all white, but things change with time!

**min0 lee** · 02-14-2012, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by IronAddict

Min0, Did you hear that shit talking floyd mayweather talking about Lin?

Saying he's only getting attention cause he's Asian, and that black guys do what he does every night.

Someone needs to remind this guy that the nba was once all white, but things change with time!

Yes, I just started a thread about this.

**yeksetm** · 02-14-2012, 11:20 AM

Lin doesn't have to be super quick. Runs the pick and roll pretty well and Amare loves some pick and roll. Hard to guard the P&R when run properly, look at Stockton & Malone.
Obviously those 2 were superstars but I think Amare and Lin will jell nicely.

Melo and Lin will both need to adapt to each other. I can see Melo having to create his own shot less which will keep the Knicks offence moving.

**IronAddict** · 02-14-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes, I just started a thread about this.

I knew you'd get around to it!

**HialeahChico305** · 02-14-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by yeksetm

Lin doesn't have to be super quick. Runs the pick and roll pretty well and Amare loves some pick and roll. Hard to guard the P&R when run properly, look at Stockton & Malone.
Obviously those 2 were superstars but I think Amare and Lin will jell nicely.

Melo and Lin will both need to adapt to each other. I can see Melo having to create his own shot less which will keep the Knicks offence moving.

Stockton and lin should never, EVER be mentioned on the same paragraph.
Stockton is a dying breed of a point guard, leader assist/steals of all time.

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