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Jeremy Lin was able to enjoy so much success with the Knicks when he was inserted into the starting lineup because of Mike D’Antoni’s system. D’Antoni’s offensive system is notoriously catered toward guards, so one concern for …
Since becoming the biggest sports story of the year a little over a month ago, Jeremy Lin has done his best to suck up as little of the spotlight as possible. Of course, keeping out of the spotlight has been completely impossible. When your …
And just like that, the masses have turned against Jeremy Lin. Last month, Lin was a story everyone could feel good about. He was an Ivy League kid who injected life into a struggling Knicks team that came close to releasing him just a few days …
Linsanity has reached the pothead community. Rapper Rick Ross tweeted a picture of this “Linsanity OG” medicinal marijuana strain Friday morning. It looks like it comes from a medicinal marijuana shop in LA, but there are very few other …
Long before Jeremy Lin became an NBA sensation, he was undrafted and hoping for a chance to impress a team. The Mavericks gave him that chance by inviting him to play on their summer league squad. Mavs GM Donnie Nelson saw star potential in Lin. …
As you know — or may not know — U.S. President Barack Obama is a Harvard graduate. As you almost certainly know, Jeremy Lin is also a Harvard graduate and has become kind of a big deal over the past month. Had the coaches and front office …
The wild story of Jeremy Lin’s improbable rise to success has taken another turn. Following the Knicks’ win over the Cavs Wednesday, the point guard revealed that he was close to signing with an Italian team during the NBA lockout. …
If something notable had occurred in the sports world over the weekend, I probably would have used this space to wax inexorable on the first players ever involved in a benches-clearing brawl at the NBA All-Star Game. Or, barring that, the first ever …
This should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, but Floyd Mayweather Jr. quotes are fun to showcase anyway. A few weeks ago, Mayweather sent out a blatantly racist tweet claiming that Jeremy Lin has only received so much attention because he is …
While few people will say Jeremy Lin is the best point guard in the NBA, his numbers since becoming a starter are as impressive as any of his competitors. Some people have said his numbers are the product of Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni’s …
The Knicks aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits from the Jeremy Lin hype. In a recent interview on SportsBiz Game On, Lin’s agent Roger Montgomery discussed how his business has changed for the better thanks to his client’s …
Either Mike D’Antoni’s system really is that good for a point guard, or Jeremy Lin was completely overlooked. As we all know, Lin was a few short days away from being cut by the Knicks. If that day came, there’s no guarantee any …
I thought we were past this point, especially after what’s transpired recently, but apparently we’re not. Ben & Jerry’s released a limited-edition flavor of ice cream available only at its Harvard Square location in Cambridge. …
Jeremy Lin graduated from Harvard with a degree in economics, so he’s not about to get schooled when it comes to financial issues. With that in mind, Lin applied to trademark the term “Linsanity.” It’s a smart business move by …
Stefon Diggs is one of the most prized recruits Maryland has landed in years. The All-Met Defensive Player of the Year pleased local fans by announcing two weeks ago his plans to play for his hometown school. Now he’s making some noise with a …
The NBA’s official Twitter account sent a message during the Knicks-Heat game Thursday announcing that all new Jeremy Lin gear is now for sale at their store. There are plenty of jerseys and t-shirts available, with the shirts ranging from …
