On February 12 2012 01:29 Hawk wrote: I really only watch basketball if there is nothing else on, so i have no idea how good Lin actually is, but last night was the first time I actually watched a whole knicks game in ages. That shit was awesome. It's pretty impossible to root against someone like that.
Exact same situation here. I think I watched my first basketball game in 5 years just to see if he's really that good. He's legit.
I'm loving watching linsanity, it's like tebow time has transitioned! He also talks about god lol. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him dunk, he's got hops for a taiwanese kid!
I like how fuckers out of nowhere are PM-ing me shit about Lin after I called him out in 2010. Look, props to him for working hard in the last 2 seasons and being in a position to seize this situation. I watched him live for 2 seasons whenever Harvard played Cornell, he didn't have a good shot, he missed FTs (airballs), and looked pretty bad against Dale (former PG for Cornell).
I am still withholding judgement until I get a chance to see him play live.
On February 12 2012 02:33 Judicator wrote: I like how fuckers out of nowhere are PM-ing me shit about Lin after I called him out in 2010. Look, props to him for working hard in the last 2 seasons and being in a position to seize this situation. I watched him live for 2 seasons whenever Harvard played Cornell, he didn't have a good shot, he missed FTs (airballs), and looked pretty bad against Dale (former PG for Cornell).
I am still withholding judgement until I get a chance to see him play live.
Lol ppl PMing you for those comments? thats so funny
Lin is seriously an inspirational figure for asian american kids who want to try something new. I remember when I wanted to get serious about tennis, my parents didn't want me to. It wouldn't get me anywhere they said, I wouldn't be tall enough (my parents are both under 5' 5"), I'd be better off studying math/doing violin, etc. I ended up 5' 11", played decently and did varsity in high school, but without a lot lessons and training, I didn't get to where I wanted to be.
Jeremy Lin shows how wrong they are. If I were undrafted out of harvard, getting cut by teams, living on my brothers couch, with an econ degree from Harvard, my parents would be demanding I give up and go to wall street and make money the normal way. They told me I couldn't be a good athlete, because asians just don't end up good athletes.
I called my parents last night to tell them to watch this kid play.
I probably would never have been a true star, but it would've been nice to have them support my passion, even if it were a longshot.
On February 12 2012 05:06 dave333 wrote: Lin is seriously an inspirational figure for asian american kids who want to try something new. I remember when I wanted to get serious about tennis, my parents didn't want me to. It wouldn't get me anywhere they said, I wouldn't be tall enough (my parents are both under 5' 5"), I'd be better off studying math/doing violin, etc. I ended up 5' 11", played decently and did varsity in high school, but without a lot lessons and training, I didn't get to where I wanted to be.
Jeremy Lin shows how wrong they are. If I were undrafted out of harvard, getting cut by teams, living on my brothers couch, with an econ degree from Harvard, my parents would be demanding I give up and go to wall street and make money the normal way. They told me I couldn't be a good athlete, because asians just don't end up good athletes.
I called my parents last night to tell them to watch this kid play.
I probably would never have been a true star, but it would've been nice to have them support my passion, even if it were a longshot.
omg what a sad story, I'm sorry to hear that.
On topic, as a Knicks fan, this is the best news I've heard in years.
When we got Amare and Melo, I knew motiviation and defense would be a problem and I was right. Hopefully, someone with Lin's enthusiasm is exactly what Melo needs to start playing better.
On February 12 2012 02:33 Judicator wrote: I like how fuckers out of nowhere are PM-ing me shit about Lin after I called him out in 2010. Look, props to him for working hard in the last 2 seasons and being in a position to seize this situation. I watched him live for 2 seasons whenever Harvard played Cornell, he didn't have a good shot, he missed FTs (airballs), and looked pretty bad against Dale (former PG for Cornell).
I am still withholding judgement until I get a chance to see him play live.
This makes me want to PM you. LOL.
It's okay to admit you were wrong though. Don't take it personally - every single team in the NBA would be with you in underestimating this guy.
On February 12 2012 02:33 Judicator wrote: I like how fuckers out of nowhere are PM-ing me shit about Lin after I called him out in 2010. Look, props to him for working hard in the last 2 seasons and being in a position to seize this situation. I watched him live for 2 seasons whenever Harvard played Cornell, he didn't have a good shot, he missed FTs (airballs), and looked pretty bad against Dale (former PG for Cornell).
I am still withholding judgement until I get a chance to see him play live.
Lol ppl PMing you for those comments? thats so funny
Well the people PMing him should probably slow down
I think Judicator's prediction was 2 years ago. I mean...that's a long time of being "correct".
On February 12 2012 05:06 dave333 wrote: Lin is seriously an inspirational figure for asian american kids who want to try something new. I remember when I wanted to get serious about tennis, my parents didn't want me to. It wouldn't get me anywhere they said, I wouldn't be tall enough (my parents are both under 5' 5"), I'd be better off studying math/doing violin, etc. I ended up 5' 11", played decently and did varsity in high school, but without a lot lessons and training, I didn't get to where I wanted to be.
Jeremy Lin shows how wrong they are. If I were undrafted out of harvard, getting cut by teams, living on my brothers couch, with an econ degree from Harvard, my parents would be demanding I give up and go to wall street and make money the normal way. They told me I couldn't be a good athlete, because asians just don't end up good athletes.
I called my parents last night to tell them to watch this kid play.
I probably would never have been a true star, but it would've been nice to have them support my passion, even if it were a longshot.
I'm not Asian but I've heard of the stereotypes where growing up, Asian kids don't have typical freedom of choice. Even if Lin doesn't make it big time this is a really nice story of inspiration.
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