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Former NBA Star, Asian American Trailblazer Jeremy Lin Retires
Jeremy Lin concluded a 15-year career with nine NBA seasons and six overseas, earning over $65 million and winning back-to-back championships in Taiwan's top leagues.
- After Jeremy Lin's breakout 'Linsanity' performance in 2012, he played for eight NBA teams over 10 years, earning $65.75 million.
- Lin retired after playing the 2023-25 seasons in Taiwan, saying it was the 'hardest decision' but he exceeded expectations as a trailblazing Asian American player.
- Lin reflected that it was an 'honor' to challenge stereotypes and 'live out wildest childhood dreams' in the NBA.
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Jeremy Lin retires after 15 years that included ‘Linsanity’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jeremy Lin may have never won a ring for the New York Knicks. And his star turn at Madison Square Garden lasted mere months. But in that stretch, his electric play propelled a moribund team into the playoffs, rejuvenated bored fans and started a craze: “Linsanity.”
ASK IRA: Wait, didn’t the Heat previously retire Jeremy Lin?
Q: Ira, just saw that Jeremy Lin retired. I thought the Heat retired him years ago? – Harrison. A: So now everyone’s a comedian? For those who don’t get the intended sarcasm, on Feb. 23, 2012, at Kaseya Center, amid the heights of Linsanity, when Jeremy Lin was taking the NBA by storm with the New York Knicks, Erik Spoelstra and the Heat put together a stifling defensive approach that essentially knocked the wind out of the New York guard’s scor…
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