The Collapse of Jeremy Lin’s Career

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Today we delve into the captivating journey of Jeremy Lin, the basketball prodigy whose meteoric rise to fame captured the world's attention. From his humble beginnings to the heights of Linsanity, we explore the highs and lows of his career, the challenges he faced, and the impact he made on and off the court. Through interviews, highlights, and insights from experts, we unravel the story of Jeremy Lin, a testament to perseverance, talent, and the ever-changing landscape of professional sports.

[@swishcountyproductions]

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[@canadasown02]

9 years in pro ball is a whole lot more than anyone can dream of. Dude was a huge sccess imo

[@stevenshafar5915]

Ur opinion is correct I agree 1000%

[@robwebnoid5763]

And he is still playing professionally, even in his mid 30s. He now has 2 championship rings, having put up 35, 38, 50 etc point games these past couple years.

[@roxetteannclavano8055]

Dude’s a multimillionaire with a good career. Not many can say the same.

[@arandomguyyouwilllike9128]

No matter what people say about Lin he’s always a hero to me. Seeing him be at peace with his career and playing with his younger brother in Taiwan is really wholesome even if his nba career is over

[@user-sw7os5rp9h]

If you are born with slow twitching muscles like Jeremy Lin and all Asians, how can you compete? it is just genetics. Nothing you can do about genetics or DNA. No matter how much you work at it, your genetics just prevents you. That is why there are no Asians from China with 1.4 Billion and none are in NBA. It is the same with female genetics makes it impossible to compete with men. Look, there are no sprinters from China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia that can compete in these types of running competition as they don't have the muscle fibers that you see in sub-Saharan Africans. It is no different than intellectual capability also. Google "IQ Map of the World" and you see sub-saharan African countries are lower than anywhere else in the world. That is why you don't see people ethnically from that part of the world succeed in the STEM (science, technology, engineer, math) discplines even when they move to other parts of the world. Look back in 1979, China was as poor or poorer than most African states. But, China understood they were poor and backwards, so once Mao died and no longer had dictatorship of China, the CCP then sent their children to study at major universities in the STEM field and bring that knowledge back to China to build their manufacturing and R&D. Afircan countries could do the same but they don't. Diamonds may come from Africa in raw form and there is nothing to stop Africans them from learning how to cut and polish diamonds. But almost all diamonds are sent to India and Europe to be cut and polished to be sold to the retail market. Cocoa beans are needed for chocolate, but Africa doesn't have the engineering talent to build and maintain the engineering to create cholocate to sell at retail level. Same with Arabica and Robusta beans that are not processed in Africa but sent mainly to Europe and America to process where there is the engineering talent to build and maintain equipment to do the processing of the beans. During the Trans-atlantic slave trade that lasted some 350 years, the African Kingdoms loved selling slaves to the Europeans so they could get guns, gunpowder and rum (liquor). In all that time, why didn't the Africans learn to create their own guns, gunpowder or liquor. When the Japanese, Chinese, Koreans realized how backwards they were compared to Western countries, they turned things around in just 30-40 years. The Japanese were amazed with steam engine ships and then 60 years later they were building aircraft carriers and planes to attack Pearl Harbor.

[@HairryTurttleneck]

Dang. I’m just happy to hear he can still walk. That’s awesome he’s still playing period

[@Agent.Wadsworth]

Yup. When I saw his Beijing Ducks clips, he looked actually happy. He was having fun & smiling.

[@tudam2467]

@@HairryTurttleneck he just advance to the Taiwan P League finals. He might get another championship but overseas this time. He is still balling doing big numbers over there.

[@JustinCoffman-ht3lg]

Say what you will about Lin but he had a successful NBA career in my book. His miraculous run in New York alone is inspirational to several fans.

[@bobbymobay]

He walked away with a ring?!?! He should be happy and his career was worth it. Many other players played better but never received that ring so he had a great career if you ask me and needs to own up to it. No regrets.

[@spiderphil]

And he left with a chip

[@tonyduong6159]

@@bobbymobay He didn't contribute much to the Raptors during their NBA Champion 2019 run. Lin is TRASH

[@Brz3000]

Averaging 12 points over 9 years and winning a ring to cap it off, not a lot of players can say that. Successful career in my opinion

[@King__Leo_888]

At the end of the day he got him a ring and no one will forget that linsanity run.

[@HairryTurttleneck]

That’s all I remember. I’m just really glad to hear he’s still playing and doing ok. I always liked his story

[@keiththomas3817]

Really?...with who??

[@HairryTurttleneck]

@@keiththomas3817 some ovr seas team. I seen a comment talking about him playing on the same team as his brother

[@PeeWee-rj6nn]

@@keiththomas38172019 raptors

[@StrawhatDawn]

With the raptors

[@William_Stephens]

That Jermey Lin shot on the raptors head has to be one of the greatest shots in NBA history. Linsanity was in full swing and to hit that shot with the world watching … I still get goosebumps watching that. *edit* I paused the video to write this and when I restarted I realized you said the exact same thing. Rather then delete it I just want to add an addendum because it really just goes show how big of a moment that was that we both remember it in the same manner.

[@neilbryanbucsit197]

to be fair to him he did play with other ball dominant guards (Harden, Kobe, Kemba) and when he did get the chance to play as the main guy again with the Nets he got injured real bad

[@burningknuckle26]

fax. dumb coaches would play weaker dudes in front of him. like when he was in the Lakers and houston.

[@Gcool243]

dude genuinely had an amazing career as a whole. Made enough money to last a lifetime and then some, got a ring in 2019, had one of the most fun runs in sports history. I’m sure it was hard for him not to be the star he wanted to be, but he’s lived an incredible life

[@LetsTalkAbout1125]

Bad? He was decent in Brooklyn and Charlotte before tearing his ACL(?)

[@Limsoria]

Lin was a great sixth man for the Hornets!!!

[@wdvsjsugshsys5653]

I’m just happy he ended he’s nba career with a ring

[@josephharden5592]

I remember witnessing Linsanity as it happened. The NBA did him dirty... But he's still accomplished far more than people thought he could 🤘🏽

[@thisguy8106]

That Toronto game.. for anyone that didn't witness Linsanity live, that game shows you everything you need to know.. that was a *ROAD* game, and yet, it was as if he hit a playoff series winning shot in the Garden. It was incredible to see.

[@ItsMeHammie]

It's been shown time and time again Jeremy was shafted. He doesn't fit the typical NBA type. Asian doing well in basketball? They can't have it unless you are a gifted freak like Yao. NBA is getting more and more boring. I give it 5 years before we have 5v5 string bean teams with no defense and no physicality

[@mikecole4489]

Dude your editing is NEXT LEVEL

[@jasonlee1008]

Seriously…it kept me entertained the whole time!!

[@mrvxg4820]

Knick fans prob still think Lin is better of Melo

[@oobee8163]

We do

[@deshaunreid7728]

Knicks fan here that's a wild take lol

[@oobee8163]

@@deshaunreid7728 dude didnt pass brah.

[@Jewbacabra]

Last I check both melo or lin never won or did sht winning wise in New York lol.

[@chriskief7156]

Bro had me captivated with the intro.... ONLY TO FKIN RUIN IT... With the corny Betting advert. Terrible timing. Either do the advert at the beginning or end.

[@paulsworldph]

racism is still there in the nba

[@412StepUp]

The NBA is the most racist sports league there is.

[@youtubehatestruthtellers8065]

Bro fuck the NBA. I'm grateful for the talented players that don't have a script written for them but still show out no matter what

[@calebford6318]

How good was he would be a better video… this is sad man. Don’t do my boy like that

[@jodyf8443]

His run in the NBA felt like a movie. It's like real-life Like Mike. And he was in my 2019 raptors team!!!!

[@generalfeed123]

the coach on the lakers that year treated him terribly

[@fvhitman4hire]

Lin got the last laugh on prima donna melo... a ring

[@demanager0412]

As much as I don't like the title of the vid, your openings words are spot on: He truly was the NBA's one hit wonder.

[@grizbear9519]

He has a ring. More than Charles Barkley can say!

[@thisguyzack9922]

Nahhh i never thought of him as a bad player😢

[@bandito241]

And that’s why everyone calls you a casual 😂😂😂

[@cameronvaughn8434]

Dude was overhyped as fuck....let be honest, his 2 week run got so much attention only because he's Asian...

[@sfdko3291]

It's because he's a 35 yr old, soon to be 36yr old point guard. That's it

[@burningknuckle26]

JLin was awesome. I watched preseason when he was on the Nets and he looked athletic, great agility and looked amazing and was hitting 3s. then he got a season ending injury. He was suppose to be the man on the Nets. That was heartbreaking. Like Gilbert Arenas said...Lin would have turned out differently if knicks would have kept him. His mentality would have been Linsanity.

[@markdafunky1]

I’d like to see JLin play in the Big 3

[@bball3048mm]

yea...no. If you think he faced discrimination in the NBA, it will a million times worse in The Big 3.

[@wampastompastomp]

I swear the title was ""How bad was Jeremy Lin" before I paused it and when to sleep last night

[@ojosmacabros]

Two things can be true at the same time. First, J-Lin captured the imagination of millions and had a huge cultural impact. Second, J-Lin was a one hit wonder

[@castlewhite1577]

At least he won a chip, more than Melo could ever say lmao

[@dillamadukes21]

Melo is a top 75, first ballot HOF that revived NY basketball and led that team to multiple successful seasons. Jeremy Lin was never close to that calibre of player. Lin dribbled a basketball at centre court to close out games in that finals series. Scrubs "win" NBA championships every year. Why you people choose to scapegoat Melo for Lin's mediocre career when he only played 26 games in a Knicks jersey is beyond me.

[@mr.longjohn0014]

Wish he could’ve stayed healthy, it was kinda obvious he wouldn’t substation his production but i do think he would’ve been a legit starter or really good backup. it doesn’t help that he didn’t excel at one aspect of the game though. of the ball wasn’t in his hands he wasn’t doing anything and if he wasn’t hot he simply wasn’t worth giving large usage. regardless as a new yorker i’ll never forget what he did for the city.

[@yonglightning8907]

All things considered, he did what he could with the bad cards he was dealt. At least he gets to retire with a ring, unlike certain ballhogs

[@bball3048mm]

I may be biased because I am an NBA fan who is asain descent but I never liked Carmelo. He always reminded of that one kid at recess who was always hogged the ball and yelled at everyone else when they didn't rebound or make the right defensive plays. But that same kid expected everyone to pass it to him because he thought he was hot stuff.

[@xtremed121]

hey do you know who has a ring? not camelo

[@Zigzog420]

I don't like basketball, never have. Somehow ended up on your channel and love it! Great videos!

[@swishcountyproductions]

Means a lot, thank you!

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

He coulda lasted longer but injuries and poor coaching screwed him

[@Bk77183]

dude made millions playing a game he loves imo he was a success story

[@mediocrespiderlad9078]

Because of his injuries, lin could've probably been a serviceable, at worst a bridge, PG. Still valuable.

[@jordank5328]

Did you record the voice over for the sponsor in a wind tunnel?

[@swishcountyproductions]

Yes

[@no40]

Had Lin changed or adjusted his game from being a ball dominant point guard to a catch and shoot shooting guard, I think he would still be playing in the league.

[@bball3048mm]

Except his height is 6 foot 3 with shoes on. Far from an ideal height for a spot up 3 point shooter.

[@KeepingItJoah]

Dude is an nba champion. ,can’t complain

[@vincentvargas5740]

The NBA itself let Jeremy Lin down. Because he is not an American or even African-American. So sad to say racism brought the house down to Lin. One good example of this is when Carmelo asked the management of New York to get Lin out of the Knicks. Instead of sharing the spotlight with a skillful and unknown player like Lin, the management sided with Carmelo. Now, where is Carmelo? He just quietly retired on the sideline without fanfare. Once upon a time, Carmelo is trailing behind Lebron James in popularity with full potential from the Denver Nuggets. That's karma. A young man full of hopes and aspirations suddenly forgotten by time because of racial indifference. Disheartening and frustrating indeed.

[@evanchen5360]

way to pull the race card. lin played on 8 different teams and got more chances than most. i think you have it backwards. 🙄

[@dillamadukes21]

If Jeremy was black, he'd've spent most of his basketball career in the g league or Euro league like black players with comparable talent did. The NBA is a global brand. You don't think the league office (who's second largest market is in basketball hungry China) LOVED having a guy like Lin in the NBA? If Lin was even HALF the player his delusional fanbase suggest he was, he'd still have a contract with a team. Jeremy has the fanbase that he does because of his ethnicity, Melo has fans because of his talent. Melo is a first ballot HOF. Be for real.

[@evanchen5360]

@@dillamadukes21 💯

[@pitongus]

Calling Harden the 2 guard Melo is crazy crazy shit.

[@Akumpo3434]

Had a pretty solid career, lot of money plus a ring to add on

[@youtubehatestruthtellers8065]

Not the Harvard coach talking shit. Bro I have never heard of anyone playing Harvard

[@richardakinwumi4199]

I love this one❤️ ❤

[@reggiefurlow1]

He had a great moment 90 percent of players won't have plus he rich as fuh

[@kedrprao]

Jeremy Lin career was ruined by a ton of racism tbh. Black players didn't like an Asian dude cooking them. Black players' fragile masculinity was getting hurt when Lin hit shots over them. Lin suffered some horrible fouls throughout his NBA career without any calls.

[@bscaller4354]

dude was a one hit wonder. come on now

[@samuelmorris1461]

Melo was not jealous of him melo was a better player also I not supposed to let anyone take your spot it's like when we at work and that new person that thinks they know it all comes in nobody likes it same thing

[@tanthzan1922]

Let be real. Lin is not a AS, a good role player at best, that needs the ball to be good.(but have too much turnover) Reasons he out the league because the NBA is a star focus league. If he was in the 90s early 20s. He might still be playing.

[@briancrawford69]

Theres plenty of other good or solid west coast schools he coulda went to besides the pac 12

[@amrillefurgus6121]

He has a championship ring does Charles Barkley have one?

[@robwebnoid5763]

Jeremy has two championship rings now.

[@ajpemberton5624]

It was the system that had balling Miami destroyed linsanity

[@GhazarYaohBanLoay]

Changed the title!?

[@beingme2345]

what was it before?

[@baxterbrown8088]

An actual nba player at least

[@rosaliaacosta5254]

This is a clear example of how racism is alive and well in the NBA. If you in’t black, it’s always going to be an uphill battle. You will never get the respect you deserve!!!!!

[@XYz-co1ob]

Lin going to houston torpedoed his career. Shoud have came back to knicks and worked it out w melo. All he had t9ndo was sign for less money in nyc and have a lunch w melo and basically tell melo its hisbteam. Prove me wrong. Also he shoukd have trained as a boxer just in case lol

[@robwebnoid5763]

Yeah that is something that needs to be researched, the laws & rules etc. Knicks never gave him an offer because of the poison pill, but why did Dolan not give him a lower offer in the first place, just to give Jeremy difference choices? Jeremy said that he contacted his agent to talk to Houston to lower their offer a little bit so that other teams can make offers, but that his agent probably declined, as agents make income on commission. That makes sense, there was no way his agent was going to turn down commission on a ~30 million contract. And they did have a lunch with a few players & the coach & maybe the CEO (Dolan) beforehand, to prep him for next season, long before the Houston offer happened. But the big warning sign & fate of D'Antoni being forced to quit because of Melo's influence pretty much killed that path of Jeremy staying in NYC because D'Antoni's game strategies worked well with Jeremy. It was probably destiny that Lin left. His mission in NYC was to give the Knicks 0.500 so they could have a playoff run when they had a near-decade of no playoffs prior to Lin & then when Lin left, the Knicks had 1 more good season due to riding high on Linsanity the season before & then after that they had 7 years straight of no playoffs again, until finally in 2020. Not even Melo was able to save the team after 2013 as Melo stayed there for another 4 years. 07/24/24

[@alimfuzzy]

He definitely got done dirty.

[@dillamadukes21]

making 65 million dollars doing something you love before age 35 is getting "done dirty"?

[@evanchen5360]

solid offensive player, but couldn't guard anyone to save his life. dude played 10 years in the NBA, then cried like a ***** when he ran out of chances. cry me a river, dude. no one owes you an NBA career.

[@duMaurier15]

100%

[@neilbryanbucsit197]

yup I could say the same with Isaiah Thomas

[@samierking2256]

He was like Tim Tebow win the game after putting the team in the hole with turnovers 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dillamadukes21]

@@neilbryanbucsit197 IT had the third-highest points-per-game average in the league, and finished fifth in MVP voting with Boston. They are NOT the same caliber of player. Jeremy also made DOUBE the career earnings that Thomas did, in-spite of the gap in talent and productivity. Jeremy's fanboys are so emotionally invested in false narratives that they ignore the blatant preferential treatment he enjoyed BECAUSE of his background, not in spite of it. If he was black, this video and others like it wouldn't exist. No one would care.

[@samuelmorris1461]

Melo was not jealous of him melo was a better player also u are not supposed to let anyone take your spot it's like when we at work and that new person that thinks they know it all comes in nobody likes it same thing

[@LINEMIND88]

Played in the NBA for more than 5 years and played in some playoffs games having injuries too. I think that was still a success cuz after that he had success in china with all his sponsorships his living well.

[@peoplearestupid4276]

Melo wanted to be the only one in the spotlight and Hated on Lin. Funny how when careers end Melo got his Karma. Lin left the game as a champion. Something Melo never did. Play in or win a Nba finals. I’m a Melo fan but I’m just saying. Karma has Its ways

[@maelguiraud3568]

why are you a melo fan then

[@dillamadukes21]

​@@maelguiraud3568 He's not a Melo fan. He's regurgitating the same bullshit Jeremy's fanboys have been saying for YEARS now. Jeremy played for multiple teams and enjoyed a career TWICE as long as the NBA average, but guys like this ONLY focus on his brief stint in New York. The rest of his lacklustre career is never mentioned, just the media sensationalized "LINSANITY" run.

[@samuelmorris1461]

Melo was not jealous of him melo was a better player also I not supposed to let anyone take your spot it's like when we at work and that new person that thinks they know it all comes in nobody likes it same thing

[@samuelmorris1461]

Melo was not jealous of him melo was a better player also I not supposed to let anyone take your spot it's like when we at work and that new person that thinks they know it all comes in nobody likes it same thing