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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LCII, Nov 16, 2012.

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SuperStar said: ↑

Lin seems to have a lot of fangirls . It didn't seem like that was the case with Yao.
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He is American, we love our own.

#1141 RollsRoyce, Dec 22, 2012

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He has an understated charisma. I have noticed this. He doesn't have male model looks like Parsons, but he's telegenic and has "it."

#1142 cytrynowa, Dec 22, 2012
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Playing with Greg Smith will help free Jeremy Lin even further...

#1143 LCII, Dec 22, 2012
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Lin has a broad based and cultural appeal that Yao never had.

Setting aside the racial issues side, Lin is in many ways is universally relatable.

-Underdog story. No D-1 scholarships. Not drafted. Cut twice. 3x to the D-League. 3 days from being cut by the Knicks. Exploded as soon as he was given a chance. Most everyone can relate to the idea of not being appreciated or given a chance.

-An "anti" star. Doesn't hype himself. Always gives credits to his coaches and team mates. No tattoo's, fancy cars, drinking binges, drug use, guns or violent clashes with fans or his team mates so far. You don't hear about him hitting the strip clubs or tweeting pictures of women's butts. The last article I saw talking about him being in a bar, they noted that he was drinking Light Beer (unlike his team mates).

-Not visibly special. He's not 7' tall and he doesn't have freakish hops like Blake Griffin or Lebron. He's 6'3" and looks like your buddy in the next cubicle over. He's not so much taller than the average person that they see him as a lucky accident of genetics. Even though he has a gift for speed, it's easy to envision yourself as being like Lin, who succeeds more through hard work than genetic gifts.

-Likable personality. Doesn't like the limelight, has a geeky sense of humor, always takes responsibility, always talks about improving himself, and speaks respectfully of his team mates, coaches and opponents.

-Team player. His style of play lends to him NOT looking to fill his own stats. When he says he's only concerned about the win, it's believable. 38 and 7? He's disappointed he didn't win. Game winning shot missed? He tells the coach he'll do better.

-Hard worker. Worked hard to improve his game during the off season. Every coach who has worked with him has commented on his incredible work ethic... first in, last out. Reviews tape constantly to improve.

-Smart AND a scholar. 800 on his math SAT. Earned his admission to Harvard and had to pay for his own tuition (they don't give athletic scholarships). Parents love him as a role model -- you CAN go to college AND become an athlete.

-While his Christian affiliation turns some people off, for others it's appealing. A visible Christian athlete that has said he wants to be a Pastor and work for charitable causes when he's done in the NBA. And while not everyone cares that he's Christian, lots of non-Christians still appreciate his humility.

-He nearly always puts 100% on the floor. Whether he takes a hit, or his legs looks gone, he always looks like he's trying to Win. Whether correct in their assessment or not, most people think Jeremy Lin has tons of heart on the floor.

And oh yah, somewhere in there he's played some basketball.

So no, he's NOT like Yao.

Lin's appeal crosses racial, gender, age and socioeconomic lines in a way that very few athletes of ANY sport does.
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once again torocan is the poster to pay attention to

#1144 novaman, Dec 22, 2012
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once again torocan is the poster to pay attention to
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Torocan is the hero of 2012'ers for sure.

#1145 SuperStar, Dec 22, 2012
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Asik and G.Smith should buy Lin a Segway for making them look good.

#1146 bloodwings19, Dec 22, 2012
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SuperStar said: ↑

Torocan is the hero of 2012'ers for sure.
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No doubt!

#1147 Ynnis888, Dec 22, 2012

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torocan said: ↑

Lin has a broad based and cultural appeal that Yao never had.

Setting aside the racial issues side, Lin is in many ways is universally relatable.

-Underdog story. No D-1 scholarships. Not drafted. Cut twice. 3x to the D-League. 3 days from being cut by the Knicks. Exploded as soon as he was given a chance. Most everyone can relate to the idea of not being appreciated or given a chance.

-An "anti" star. Doesn't hype himself. Always gives credits to his coaches and team mates. No tattoo's, fancy cars, drinking binges, drug use, guns or violent clashes with fans or his team mates so far. You don't hear about him hitting the strip clubs or tweeting pictures of women's butts. The last article I saw talking about him being in a bar, they noted that he was drinking Light Beer (unlike his team mates).

-Not visibly special. He's not 7' tall and he doesn't have freakish hops like Blake Griffin or Lebron. He's 6'3" and looks like your buddy in the next cubicle over. He's not so much taller than the average person that they see him as a lucky accident of genetics. Even though he has a gift for speed, it's easy to envision yourself as being like Lin, who succeeds more through hard work than genetic gifts.

-Likable personality. Doesn't like the limelight, has a geeky sense of humor, always takes responsibility, always talks about improving himself, and speaks respectfully of his team mates, coaches and opponents.

-Team player. His style of play lends to him NOT looking to fill his own stats. When he says he's only concerned about the win, it's believable. 38 and 7? He's disappointed he didn't win. Game winning shot missed? He tells the coach he'll do better.

-Hard worker. Worked hard to improve his game during the off season. Every coach who has worked with him has commented on his incredible work ethic... first in, last out. Reviews tape constantly to improve.

-Smart AND a scholar. 800 on his math SAT. Earned his admission to Harvard and had to pay for his own tuition (they don't give athletic scholarships). Parents love him as a role model -- you CAN go to college AND become an athlete.

-While his Christian affiliation turns some people off, for others it's appealing. A visible Christian athlete that has said he wants to be a Pastor and work for charitable causes when he's done in the NBA. And while not everyone cares that he's Christian, lots of non-Christians still appreciate his humility.

-He nearly always puts 100% on the floor. Whether he takes a hit, or his legs looks gone, he always looks like he's trying to Win. Whether correct in their assessment or not, most people think Jeremy Lin has tons of heart on the floor.

And oh yah, somewhere in there he's played some basketball.

So no, he's NOT like Yao.

Lin's appeal crosses racial, gender, age and socioeconomic lines in a way that very few athletes of ANY sport does.
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Amen to that!

#1148 Ynnis888, Dec 22, 2012
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cytrynowa said: ↑

He has an understated charisma. I have noticed this. He doesn't have male model looks like Parsons, but he's telegenic and has "it."
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Have you ever seen in the KevJumba videos? Lin is actually a decent actor with a deadpan sense of humour.

You should see the one in which he tries to coach KevJumba how to play bball. It's funny.

#1149 zdrav, Dec 22, 2012
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bloodwings19 said: ↑

Asik and G.Smith should buy Lin a Segway for making them look good.
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Meh. More like Lin should by them a segway for those mean screens/ picks those two guys set. Lin would be nothing without those big men.

#1150 roxxy, Dec 22, 2012
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LCII said: ↑

Playing with Greg Smith will help free Jeremy Lin even further...
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Ditto!

#1151 Ynnis888, Dec 22, 2012
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@NetsDaily: Shocking that Jeremy Lin, 24, has actually improved after Knicks let him go. Didn't everyone in Knicks organization tell us he was a fluke?

What the hell? Lolol, Nets trolling Knicks

#1152 cytrynowa, Dec 22, 2012
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lol they paid us (TD's contract) to take TD along.. thank you!

#1153 Knickskiller, Dec 22, 2012

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Lin IS free, what did you mean free? He's not in jail

#1154 typhooonn, Dec 22, 2012
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Knicks are dumb , let jlin go for nothin. Well their owner thinks with his Ego.

#1155 Knickskiller, Dec 22, 2012
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cytrynowa said: ↑

@NetsDaily: Shocking that Jeremy Lin, 24, has actually improved after Knicks let him go. Didn't everyone in Knicks organization tell us he was a fluke?

What the hell? Lolol, Nets trolling Knicks
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Rivalry began since Day 1. They even got trolled in Milwaukee.

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#1156 Horry4theWin, Dec 22, 2012
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I found the description very much like Yao instead, except Yao being a 1st pick and came with lots of fame and pressure, and being 7'6". The likable personality, doesn't hype himself, hard work, humility, team player, smartness and always giving 100% on the floor..... are all Yao!

torocan said: ↑

Lin has a broad based and cultural appeal that Yao never had.

Setting aside the racial issues side, Lin is in many ways is universally relatable.

-Underdog story. No D-1 scholarships. Not drafted. Cut twice. 3x to the D-League. 3 days from being cut by the Knicks. Exploded as soon as he was given a chance. Most everyone can relate to the idea of not being appreciated or given a chance.

-An "anti" star. Doesn't hype himself. Always gives credits to his coaches and team mates. No tattoo's, fancy cars, drinking binges, drug use, guns or violent clashes with fans or his team mates so far. You don't hear about him hitting the strip clubs or tweeting pictures of women's butts. The last article I saw talking about him being in a bar, they noted that he was drinking Light Beer (unlike his team mates).

-Not visibly special. He's not 7' tall and he doesn't have freakish hops like Blake Griffin or Lebron. He's 6'3" and looks like your buddy in the next cubicle over. He's not so much taller than the average person that they see him as a lucky accident of genetics. Even though he has a gift for speed, it's easy to envision yourself as being like Lin, who succeeds more through hard work than genetic gifts.

-Likable personality. Doesn't like the limelight, has a geeky sense of humor, always takes responsibility, always talks about improving himself, and speaks respectfully of his team mates, coaches and opponents.

-Team player. His style of play lends to him NOT looking to fill his own stats. When he says he's only concerned about the win, it's believable. 38 and 7? He's disappointed he didn't win. Game winning shot missed? He tells the coach he'll do better.

-Hard worker. Worked hard to improve his game during the off season. Every coach who has worked with him has commented on his incredible work ethic... first in, last out. Reviews tape constantly to improve.

-Smart AND a scholar. 800 on his math SAT. Earned his admission to Harvard and had to pay for his own tuition (they don't give athletic scholarships). Parents love him as a role model -- you CAN go to college AND become an athlete.

-While his Christian affiliation turns some people off, for others it's appealing. A visible Christian athlete that has said he wants to be a Pastor and work for charitable causes when he's done in the NBA. And while not everyone cares that he's Christian, lots of non-Christians still appreciate his humility.

-He nearly always puts 100% on the floor. Whether he takes a hit, or his legs looks gone, he always looks like he's trying to Win. Whether correct in their assessment or not, most people think Jeremy Lin has tons of heart on the floor.

And oh yah, somewhere in there he's played some basketball.

So no, he's NOT like Yao.

Lin's appeal crosses racial, gender, age and socioeconomic lines in a way that very few athletes of ANY sport does.
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#1157 ccjj, Dec 22, 2012
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Anyway I am glad Jlin is here. The old foggies in Knicks can't keep up with the natural fast pace. Rockets are a better fit for him . hehehe

#1158 Knickskiller, Dec 22, 2012

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Lin is looking more confident and aggressive in the offense. A bit better physically as well, seems more explosive.

#1159 Francis3422, Dec 22, 2012
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Horry4theWin said: ↑

Rivalry began since Day 1. They even got trolled in Milwaukee.

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Lolol

Oh well, too bad Nets suck.

#1160 cytrynowa, Dec 22, 2012

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