How 'Linsanity' Gripped the NBA
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When Jeremy Lin was told his NBA career was almost over he produced the game of his life. For 26 games during 2011/12, the New York Knicks Point Guard was the most talked about sports star in the world.
But his moment at the top of the game didn’t last long. This is the story about a player that had to graft to get his moment, how he seized the moment, and what happened to him afterwards.
Written by Ryan Baldi, illustrated by Craig Silcock.
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One of those “the streets will never forget” players
Bro had no left hand couldnt defend and he was way too turnover prone
@@eeeee4686 and yet became one of the most popular players overnight and brought hope back to the Garden
@@deanoss777 if he wasnt asian he would be forgotten you dont see people talking about tj warren or larry hughes
@@eeeee4686 you’re trippin
@@ktaleb45 bro was talking as if we was an nba scout XD, man’s probably sits on the couch for a living yelling at lebron to run the play
The cultural impact of Linsanity was insane, I don’t think people living in the US can fully grasp what he managed to do for Asia
yea, on team like the knicks too. Knicks is basically an american institution, to have Asian do it in the MSG and on team like the knicks, its massive.
You're wrong. You can't imagine what he managed to do for the Asian American community here
For us Asian Americans, we fully understand that
It was such a great moment in NBA history. I will never forget it.
The fact that he was overlooked despite his high school and college achievements is so regrettable. If he was given the attention he deserved with his resume, Linsanity may not have been a flash in the pan.
But I’m still happy that Linsanity happened, it sure was electric, and great for the representation of AAPI
Missed opportunity at the end,
Should've said "Linsanity may have faded, but his Linfluence endures"
'while a case on linfluenza kept him off the court for part of the 2014 season, Jeremy lindubitably left his mark on the LiN-BA'
it was absolute madness. anybody thats ever downplayed how insane it was just wasn't actually there for it
I’ll never forget Linsanity. Everyone wanted to watch what Jeremy Lin could do during that run. Everything was insane. People now would downplay it but I know everyone was in a “let us enjoy this” mood when people were analyzing linsanity.
Jermey Lin made me a basketball fan.
Guys, we need to share these videos. This channel is criminally underrated! Let’s help em out!!!
Raptors fan chiming in: I was living in the UAE when Linsanity took hold. My colleague, a Knicks fan who was able to stream games from there, told me about him after his second game. My friends were in the stands when he hit that game winner vs my team... and it was crazy to hear the Air Canada Centre crowd go nuts after a loss. Watching the game with my colleague at some ungodly hour, we both also cheered wildly.
While not a pivotal part of the 2019 championship, he was a smart last minute addition. There were a few plays he ran with Gasol near the end of the season that justified the signing -- proving how his experiences with hardship could actually be useful in the challenges of a long playoff run. Short glimpses of brilliance, and a crowd that backed him even when he was playing for the other team.
Best part -- he has a freakin' Economics degree from Harvard that he can fall back on.
people don't understand how crazy linsanity was. growing up, every kid, even the ones who didn't play basketball, knew two players: kobe and Lin. especially for asian kids Jeremy lin was an inspiration
I remembered living and working in Beijing, China when this occurred. Lin was the talk of the town with ballers, including the expats I balled with who played professionally for the two Beijing teams.
It dawned on me that Linsanity truly won people over when I saw on TV "Wall Street Bros", regular people, intl people, and most importantly the fans of other teams rooting for the guy. He was, is, and will be the "Rudy" of NY and Asian people.
The only thing I think is missing is a more honest sentence or two about his time in CHA & w the Nets. When not injured, we was a serviceable combo guard who still operated well out of the PNR. And he waved kobe off successfully and put kobe in his place!
Lin was nearly 6th man award winner at Charlotte, which led to him being the number one option at Brooklyn. Career cut short by injury, and to be honest, racial bias. On a potential comeback tour with Warriors G-League team, Lin was the only top 11 scorer not to receive an NBA contract, likely due to the reported racism he received on court from an unnamed G-League player. Front offices of NBA teams perceived Lin's statement as potentially disruptive to team culture, and was therefore left behind.
Linsanity inspired a love for the game I will never relinquish as an Asian baller.
If D Antoni didn’t leave, if Melo wasn’t that bitter, who knew what would happen?
If not for that meniscus tear and subsequent decline, Lin could have made all star teams.
the racism during linsanity was crazy
I had classmates who had zero clue about basketball who asked me about Jeremy Lin when it happened, because they knew I played basketball. My dad who is also very much not into basketball, phoned me and asked me what the deal was with this Lin kid.
Lin will always be one of those players that you feel bad the fire didn’t last longer but then realize he will probably still be well off with his degree. But for those couple of months Lin was the best
This was such a storm. The high was insane. Such a good time. Shame his peak didnt really last tho
00:28 "northern california" circles southern california lol
@@a.k8069 That circle covers Southern California. L.A. and San Diego are in that circle, not cities from Northern California.
the NBA did Jeremy wrong imo same did college teams no one really respected Jeremy Lin and his game, him being a hard worker.
IMO he should get a sendoff, a one last contract without trades and around guarrentied 18-25 minutes on a 2+1 year option contract as an apology from the league
great video again. never stop guys
This was crazy, an absolute fairytale story with a sinister ending. This skinny Chinese kid who seemingly had no place in the NBA became the star Knicks have been looking for decades. Well, just for a short while before he completely disappeared again.
Great video
Jeremy Lin is the Rick Astley of the NBA
Enlighten me. Who is Rick astley
great vid
Great Video just one thing was the video meant to say Chinese “and” Taiwanese not “or” because Yao Ming was the first player of Chinese descent in the NBA
@@rdgpats thanks for the clarification 🫡
I don't care what people say 'Linsanity' will always be great.
One of many reasons to hate melo the one who pushed lin out of nyc
I was wondering when linsanity was gonna be covered!
Linsanity is extremely overrated
you’re just a hater bruh