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ESPLIN: Rockets to the Moon

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J.J. Adande has it absolutely right. Jlin made the right move, to the right place, at the right time…

“There’s much more room for Lin to do his thing than if he were playing with Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and J.R. Smith. When Lin had the show primarily to himself in February, he averaged 20.9 points per game and shot 47 percent. When Anthony and Stoudemire were back full time in March, Lin’s numbers dropped to 14.6 points per game and 41 percent shooting.

The opportunity is there for Lin in Houston. So is 40 years’ worth of franchise history. And a lifetime’s worth of financial security to go with it. Jeremy Lin is in the right place.”

 

 

The World According to Lin

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Check out our collection of 30 Lincredible Lin-Words

Here are the top Lin-isms according to our vocabulary scientist’s popularity algorithm.   Be sure to share your favorite Lin-words in the comments section.

LINsanity
LINdestructible
LINtern
LINphomaniac
The LINdustry
Be a LINdividual
HustLIN
LINning
LIN Your Face
LINcredible
LINpressed
LINtelligence
LINfographic
Super LINtendo
LINspirational
LINteresting
LINtensity
LINdomitable
LINvincible
Jeremy’s story is LINexplainable
To LINfinity and Beyond!
Nothing is LINpossible
LINdubitably an All-Star
The Next LINstallment
He’s LINternational
LIN & Out
LINfectious Disease (for the other team)
All He Does Is Lin, Lin, Lin
LINstant Classic
LINderella Story

[quote]Linderrella story of the year Jeremy Lin has lingle handedly played lensational lincredible I’m linpressed all he does is Lin Lin Lin-@Shaq

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Share your LIN-words in the comments. Keep those LIN-puns coming!

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ESPLIN: Obama Knew About Jeremy Lin Before Linsanity

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Obama: “I’ve been on the Jeremy Lin bandwagon for a while”

The nation’s best-known basketball fan — President Obama — says he heard about Jeremy Lin “way back when.”

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“I knew about Jeremy before you did, or everybody else did,” Obama told Bill Simmons, the sports columnist and founded of the ESPN-affiliated website Grantland.com

“And so way back when, Arne and I were playing and he said, ‘I’m telling you, we’ve got this terrific guard named Jeremy Lin at Harvard,’” Obama said. “And then one of my best friends — his son is a freshman at Harvard — and so when he went for a recruiting trip he saw Lin in action.”

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ESPLIN: Linsanity Back in Play With Win Over Cavaliers

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Lin settles into a groove with solid performance against the Cavaliers in New York

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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]o measure just how far the Knicks have come, how much has changed in a short period, one could count the number of bodies used Wednesday night or the standing ovations they enjoyed or the giddy chants that occasionally echoed across Madison Square Garden.

Lin rebounded with a 19-point, 13-assist effort and played 33 minutes. Baron Davis had his best game since joining the rotation with 8 assists and 4 points in 14 minutes, allowing Lin a needed breather in the second half.

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5 Linsanity Pinboards to Follow on Pinterest

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Linsanity Fans are Pinning & Linning

Do your fingers hurt from pinning? Do you love Linsanity?  We searched high and low to find the elite fans who have created the ultimate Linsanity pinboards.  Here are our top 5 choices.

 

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DJ Chuang [djchuang]

This is probably the most extensive and carefully curated pinboard out there on Linsanity.  DJ Chuang has indeed set the standard for many fans to follow in creating his ultimate Jeremy Lin pinboard tribute.  At 213 pins to date (and growing) DJ Chuang has used his creativity and pinning skills to establish an impressive portfolio on Pinterest.  We’re still reeling from the sheer impact of 213 pins of Linsanity.  If you are running low and need an extra dose of Jeremy Lin — head on over to Pinterest and check out DJ Chuang’s board.

  

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Adam Rifkin [ifindkarma]

Can you say Pinsanity?  Adam Rifkin’s pinboard shows LINtense style and dedication.  We are still exploring the depths of his Linsanity through this vast and thoughful collection of pins.  Adam has been hard at work creating a stunning array of over 140 pins and attracting more than 1,000 followers.   This elite fan clearly understands pinning and Linning.  If you have been declared officially Linsane — then you have to follow ifindkarma on Pinterest and check out his board below.

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Nathan Liang [znate]

Nathan Liang’s Linsanity pinboard is really impressive.  Znate has 55 pins selected with the focus and discipline of a serious Jeremy Lin fan. Here you’ll find a very impressive variety of images showing all aspects of Linsanity.  Funny fan signs, T-shirts, basketball action and even a planking shot.  Follow znate on Pinterest and check out his board below.

 

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Edwin Chau [chauzer]

Edwin Chau must have very strong fingers because he has been pinning quickly and impressively along with the rise of Linsanity. Chauzer has selected and curated an amazing 85 pins that together show the Lincredible story of Linsanity and Jeremy Lin.  Click below to check out chauzer’s pinboard and follow him on Pinterest.

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BallisLife [ballislife]

BallisLife has been pretty busy with this whole Linsanity thing.  Their profile states that they are lovers of the great game of basketball and their pinboard is a tribute to the rise of Jeremy Lin.  This is a really fun board that does a wonderful job capturing popular culture along with the sports Linsanity.  Charlie Sheen makes an appearance with his famous #Linning smile.  Very nicely done and excellent variety — this pinboard will not disappoint.

[quote]Ballislife is here to give you a first look at future NBA Stars, the top streetballers, dunks you’ve only seen in video games, slept on college players and NBA Pros. For the love of the game. Ballislife is a Movement![/quote]

  

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Have you seen a great pinboard celebrating Jeremy Lin or Linsanity?  Add it to the comments below.

 

 

 

 

Linsanity – The Musical

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Enjoy Jeremy Lin The Musical – Instant Classic

Made in under a week with absolutely no budget… but with talented and patient friends who were willing to dance in the rain and dodge wayward basketballs… Bigger than big and larger than Lin, you need to watch this video right now!

ESPLIN: Introducing Jeremy Lin Nike Zoom Hyperfuse

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Nike to launch Jeremy Lin-themed shoes

By Nivedita Bhattacharjee in Chicago | Reuters

(Reuters) – Nike Inc will start selling Jeremy Lin-themed shoes this weekend, cashing in on the New York Knick point guard’s recent rise to worldwide fame.
Priced at $130, the shoes will be available on Nike’s website.

Nike said it will launch the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse Low basketball shoes, built especially for Lin, this weekend in Orlando, Florida, where the NBA is holding its All-Star festivities.
“It’s not a signature line but a version of the shoe that he’s been wearing this season,” the company told Reuters.

Lin, the NBA’s first Chinese-American player and a Harvard graduate, has rocketed from obscurity to global celebrity in just 12 starts for the Knicks. The world’s biggest sporting goods company, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, signed Lin in 2010, and launched its “Linsanity” line of clothes at Foot Locker Inc stores last week.

(Reporting by Nivedita Bhattacharjee in Chicago; Editing by Gary Hill)

 

 

ESPLIN: Jeremy Lin Rookie Card Sells for $21,850

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Playing the Linsanity Card

Jeremy Lin’s rookie card sold for $21,850 on eBay Thursday, according to The New York Times. To put that into perspective, ungraded Michael Jordan rookie cards often sell for less than $600. That’s not to say the newfound Knicks star has eclipsed Jordan in popularity: the sale of one Jordan card in perfect condition once fetched $100,000, according to ESPN.

The seller of the Lin card, Yair Rozmaryn, netted a nearly $21,000 profit on the sale, according to the NYT. Rozmaryn made a $1,000 bet on Lin’s success two weeks ago, buying the card after Lin captivated the crowd for only two games.

 

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ESPLIN: Linsanity — Unlike Anything Sports Has Ever Seen

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David Stern gives Lin a lot of credit for lighting a fire under the NBA

Now everyone seems to be enjoying the season and looking forward to the All-Star game this weekend…

Living Large Linsanity.  The is the type of mojo that sticks around for the NBA All-Star Game. Lin’s popularity is so out of this world that the NBA made a late roster switch to ensure his participation in the Rising Stars Challenge on All-Star Saturday, a game that includes the NBA’s best rookies and sophomores. Lin is in such high demand that all of the game’s other participants will meet with the media following a team practice on Friday while Lin will have his own, separate press conference later in the night. This is Jeremy’s world, folks. We’re all just living in it. Even David Stern and the rest of the league’s All-Stars, at least for the moment.

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[quote]Photo Summary: Kevin Shih (fan) in a Jeremy Lin jersey, chats with Juan Plasini (fan) who is wearing a Dwyane Wade NBA All Star Jersey, behind the Knicks’ warm-up basket[/quote]

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