Jeremy Lin
Basketball player, NBA Champion.
Born
August 23rd, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA and gained attention during a prolific period with the New York Knicks in 2012. Lin became a standout player during this time, leading the team to a number of victories and inspiring fans globally. He later played for several other teams, including the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors, culminating in winning the NBA Championship in 2019 with the Raptors. Lin's journey from an undrafted player to a professional athlete highlighted the challenges faced by Asian-Americans in sports and created a significant cultural impact.
Led the New York Knicks during the 2012 season.
Won an NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
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