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That One Time Jeremy Lin Got Triggered and Went Off on the Knicks

That One Time Jeremy Lin Got Triggered and Went Off on the Knicks

Jeremy Lin has had a long history with the New York Knicks -and not all of it was good.

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Nov 18, 2024
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Jeremy Lin’s career rocketed after his crazy performance with the New York Knicks in 2012. 

He was given an opportunity and he took advantage of it. He played superbly for 26 games, averaging 18.5 points, 7.7 assists, and 2 steals a game, and the entire NBA world had their eyes on him. 

Fans screamed Linsanity whenever he stepped onto the hardwood and rooted for him. 

Even his opponents were cheering for him.

After a game against the Los Angeles Lakers, where Lin outscored Kobe Bryant and helped his team oust their opponents, Kobe told the media that Lin’s inspirational story is one that a lot of kids should learn from:

“I think it’s a great story. It’s a testament to perseverance and hard work, and I think a good example for kids everywhere.”

At the end of the season, it was speculated that he would return to New York.

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