(ThyBlackMan.com) Jeremy Lin is a US citizen of Chinese/Taiwanese origin. He was born in California and received American education, both in study and basketball. Jeremy Lin can be undoubtedly counted as one of the sensational names in the game of basketball. NBA has fully embraced such a special player. His talent in the sport along with his humble image has earned him millions of fans around the world.
As most of us know, the journey of Jeremy Lin to become what he is has been very difficult. He had to face some setbacks that could have let any normal person feel discouraged and demotivated. But it was the never ending passion for basketball and the strong determination which kept Lin going, no matter what. Thus, Jeremy
Lin is an inspiration to many youngsters and has thereby become a hero overnight
Jeremy has become the brightest new star in NBA with no doubt. The first time Jeremy Lin acted as a member of the first team of New York Knicks, he hit the 25 score mark; In his third game he had 38 points and got the highest score of his brief career; In the sixth game he buried a shot at the end of the time, and his team won the game. He rapidly turned into an instrumental piece of the NY Knicks winning seven games in a row.
Jeremy Lin even out played future hall of famer Kobe Bryant in a match-up against the Los Angeles Lakers a few years ago. Within weeks of breaking in the starting line up, Jeremy Lin went from obscure competitor to a global b-ball star. He showed up on the front cover of various magazines, and reproductions of his No. 17 jersey soon turned into a top vender. Mr. Lin currently is point guard for the Charlotte Hornets. He is averaging around 12 points, and 3.5 assist per game.
The mythology of Jeremy Lin excites not only Americans but also the Chinese as well. After Yao Ming left NBA, Chinese people have now founder another player they can watch, and cheer. For the very reason Jeremy Lin’s ancestral home is in China, many people consider Jeremy Lin as another Yao Ming. Jeremy Lin know doubt has inspired millions of young kids who one day dream of making it to the NBA. A great man, but better yet a better person all can inspired to become.
Staff Writer; Shawna Brown