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On February 20 2012 11:41 dave333 wrote:
Lin seems to be much bigger than just NY though. The results:hype ratio is a lot higher than other NY media hype-ups.
The Lin hype train base comes from the fact that he's Asian-American, which means that he can speak English and can communicate to the media. I won't talk about the upbringing and his path as that's not the main issue. Also note that I do not buy into Linsanity.
Asians have few role models in basketball, almost none that are down-to-earth and normal as Lin. Sure, there's Yao Ming, but he is a giant at 7'6". How can ordinary people relate to him and his success because of his height? There are other players such as Wang Zhizhi or Yi Jianlian, but they don't speak English nor performed well in their careers, combined with the fact that they're tall as well. Lin represents the average Asian (above average in height for most Asians) and person that can have success with hard work and determination. Finally, the NBA is lucky that his mother is Chinese and his father is Taiwanese, so that both countries can cheer for him; I highly doubt China and its fans would regard Lin as much if he was fully Taiwanese.
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On February 20 2012 11:38 Jibba wrote:
I liked Dan Patrick's impression of New York radio callers back in 2000.
/thick NY accent
"Yo, so how about Marbury for Shaq, straight up. Let me know what you think." end call
Haha, yeah. This is so true. Go to any Knicks board now and look at some of the ridiculous trade proposals they put up.
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Westbrook! Durant! Ibaka! HOLY SHIT!
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Meanwhile, I think Nash could make even me look like an NBA quality players.
Will be a sad day when he retires.
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damn my sixers TT wtf was that...
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I have no idea why Mike Brown left Kapono in for the entirety of the 4th.
Dudley abused him on defense and he has yet to make a shot in a game where it mattered. Barnes should have been in his place.
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On February 20 2012 11:50 Phelix wrote:Show nested quote +On February 20 2012 11:41 dave333 wrote:
Lin seems to be much bigger than just NY though. The results:hype ratio is a lot higher than other NY media hype-ups. The Lin hype train base comes from the fact that he's Asian-American, which means that he can speak English and can communicate to the media. I won't talk about the upbringing and his path as that's not the main issue. Also note that I do not buy into Linsanity. Asians have few role models in basketball, almost none that are down-to-earth and normal as Lin. Sure, there's Yao Ming, but he is a giant at 7'6". How can ordinary people relate to him and his success because of his height? There are other players such as Wang Zhizhi or Yi Jianlian, but they don't speak English nor performed well in their careers, combined with the fact that they're tall as well. Lin represents the average Asian (above average in height for most Asians) and person that can have success with hard work and determination.
That surely explains his popularity amongst asians, including asian-americans. But I don't think that's the main appeal for non-asians; a lot of it has to do with the underdog story and the fact that he's playing at a pretty high level despite being being pretty much unknown. Also because he's leading his underachieving team to wins.
Finally, the NBA is lucky that his mother is Chinese and his father is Taiwanese, so that both countries can cheer for him; I highly doubt China and its fans would regard Lin as much if he was fully Taiwanese.
Why would you doubt that? Mainlanders view Taiwan as "theirs" and have no problem adopting Taiwanese stars as their own (often to the chagrin of Taiwanese). E.g., Jay Chou. The ethnic connection would probably be enough.
Second, it's not that "lucky"; the vast majority of Taiwanese immigrants to the US are "Chinese" (wai sheng ren). Third, if Lin were fully "wai sheng ren," the Taiwanese would still cheer for him. A lot of influential figures in Taiwanese culture are wai sheng ren; many are in fact Taiwanese-Americans who moved back.
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Should go to KD, but Westrbook will prob launch a 30 footer here
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I'm very close to admitting that Durant is clearly better than Rose.
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45 points on 25 shots. Damn.
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That was pretty nice from Lawson. Just didnt convert.
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Kevin effing Durant is so good
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Ha, didn't realise Ibaka had a TD..
10 blocks is crazy.
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jesus christ Durant and Westbrook are going off
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49 pts Durant
38 pts Westbrook
Ibaka 10 blocks
Holy mother of god.
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wow Ilyasova 29-25. How did the bulls lose to this nets team.
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Good god. There should never, ever be any bullshit statements about Westbrook and Durant not being able to co-exist.
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EPT
