Jeremy Lin

NBA Star

Professional Basketball Player / Linsanity Phenomenon / Harvard Graduate

Born: August 23, 1988 | Position: Point Guard

Athlete Cultural Icon

Coach's Tip: Jeremy Lin made history as the first American of Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA, creating the global "Linsanity" phenomenon in 2012.

Career Highlights

1Early Career

Undrafted in 2010, Jeremy Lin signed with the Golden State Warriors.

Despite going undrafted, Lin began his NBA journey with the Warriors.

2Linsanity (2012)

Linsanity took over New York when Lin led the Knicks to 7 straight wins.

His breakout performance created a global basketball phenomenon.

3NBA Championship

Lin won an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

Became the first Asian-American to win an NBA championship.

4International Career

Played for the Beijing Ducks in the CBA (2019-2021).

Continued his professional career in China's basketball league.

5Return to NBA

Made a brief return with the Warriors in 2020-21 season.

Attempted an NBA comeback with his original team.

Coach's Tip: Lin's Harvard economics degree makes him one of the most educated players in NBA history.

Playing Style

1Point Guard Skills

Known for his court vision and pick-and-roll execution.

Excelled at creating opportunities for teammates.

2Driving Ability

Famous for his right-handed drives to the basket.

Used quickness to penetrate defenses effectively.

3Clutch Performer

Hit multiple game-winning shots during Linsanity.

Thrived under pressure in critical moments.

Cultural Impact

1Asian-American Representation

Broke stereotypes about Asian athletes in basketball.

Inspired a generation of Asian-American players.

2Faith and Values

Open about his Christian faith throughout his career.

Credited his beliefs for helping overcome challenges.

3Social Activism

Spoke out against anti-Asian racism during COVID-19.

Used his platform to address important social issues.

4Documentary

Featured in the ESPN documentary "38 at the Garden".

Chronicling his legendary game against the Lakers.

Coach's Tip: Lin's story transcends sports, representing perseverance against racial stereotypes and underdog success.