[Chron] Rockets’ oft-criticized Lin promises improvement

manning · May 9, 2013

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Here are pictures of Chandler and Jeremy at the Drake on Cinco de Mayo.

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Cstyle42 · May 9, 2013

Chandler Parsons is sooooo skinny.

rajon · May 9, 2013

Damn Houston, smh.

TheRealist137 · May 9, 2013

kianainhi said: ↑

"This past week Jeremy had a chance to visit Las Americas Newcomer School and spend time with students from PAIR - Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees." ~ Jeremy Lin Foundation

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is the Muslim girl next to Jeremy trying to look cool with that pose? Lol

TJ VS TR · May 10, 2013

Fair Dinkum said: ↑

When Lin was asked about the hate he received from NYK fans for going to Houston, he said, "I WILL ALWAYS HAVE HATERS".
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Not cool but it's nice that he has a good head on his shoulders.

Panda23 · May 10, 2013

rajon said: ↑

Damn Houston, smh.
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focus on the last part. 'maybe if Lin gets some more action he will be able to loosen up and play free like beard man' remember when someone posted something along those lines? LOL

MoonBus · May 10, 2013

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!@#$%^&* Houston, smh.
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Wonder if it was Schaub in the house, would he have received the same treatment. Not trying to do any nonsense race comparison here, just wondering if Houstonian's have more tolerance toward a football player. Schaub received just as much if not more criticism from the fans as Lin during the season and in the playoff. Wonder how fans greet him outside of the stadium.

lwlee · May 10, 2013

DEDICATION! HARD WORK! DEDICATION! HARD WORK! Eye of Tiger!

Competition getting fierce. GSW clan (Curry/Thompson) taking it to the next level. Lin/Harden gotta keep up.

Ex-Kansas State star Laurie Koehn explains how she hit 132 of 135 threes in five minutes

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When Laurie Koehn was playing for Kansas State almost a decade ago, she'd wake up at dawn six days a week, drive her Honda Civic to Bramlage Coliseum and start her day by attempting a few hundred shots.

The only reason she didn't do it seven days a week was because her coach forced her to take a day off.

Some of Koehn's peers undoubtedly thought her dedication was borderline crazy, but the perseverance has certainly paid off. Koehn, who spent last season with the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, pulled off a feat few if any players could match this week, sinking 132 of 135 rapid-fire 3-point attempts from the top of the key in a five-minute span.

CasaDolce · May 10, 2013

For those who are skeptical of Jeremy's determination to improve, please reread this article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/s...lin-as-a-point-guard.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

lwlee · May 10, 2013

Wha? Shooting 17 out of 25 3s is good??? 71%?? A girl hits 132 out of 135! I hope he was shooting with a defender in his face. Cuz if he was shooting straight up 3s like the girl, that don't sound good. Wonder what Curry does in practice.

Lin’s perfectionist tendencies came out in a 3-point-shooting drill called “beat the ghost,” in which Lin earned 1 point for every shot he made at the arc and the “ghost” earned 3 points for every shot Lin missed.

On one occasion, Lin made 17 3-pointers but lost 21-17, then kicked the ball in anger, Scheppler recalled with a chuckle. He refused to stop until he beat the ghost. It took 14 games. When Scheppler tallied up all of the scores for the day, Lin had converted 71 percent of his shots from the arc. “That’s the beauty of Jeremy Lin,” Scheppler said. “It’s not about moral victories. It’s ‘I have to win.’

CasaDolce said: ↑

For those who are skeptical of Jeremy's determination to improve, please reread this article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/s...lin-as-a-point-guard.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
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lwlee · May 10, 2013

Oh my bad, big difference in distance for WNBA and NBA 3 point line, 19'9" vs 23'9"

CarolNYC · May 20, 2013

Not sure I even want to know what's going on in those other Lin threads so I'll just park this stuff here...

The Man Who Went 1-1 With @Jlin7, Jeremy Lin
posted by Randall

Much has been made of the playoff performance of Jeremy Lin. The injury and what Lin himself describes as a “subpar performance” was the talk of the bloggersphere during the Houston Rockets brief run in the playoffs.

CSN Houston’s Howard Chen recently sat down for a 1-1 interview with Jeremy Lin.

Chen agreed to answer a few questions via email.

How do you think the fans in Houston would evaluate Jeremy Lin’s play this season?

I think Jeremy has plenty of support among the Houston fan base, but when you’re in the limelight like he is, there will be opinions of ALL sorts. Fans in Houston all want him to do well, but I’m sure along with the supporters, there are detractors as well, just like in the rest of his career. Basically, some will realize the reality of the situation, that Jeremy improved consistently as the year went on in his first season in the Rockets’ system and adjusting to playing off the ball. I think rational fans realize his playoff performance can’t really be graded fairly given his injury. Of course, not every fan thinks this way. There are some who are disappointed that he didn’t have Linsanity-like numbers. However, I think most fans in Houston liked his improvement and are looking to better things ahead. This first year was just the beginning.

How would you evaluate Lin’s play this season?

This was an adjustment for him to play off the ball. His first month was a little rough, but he knew what he needed to work on and he worked hard. Come April, his outside shot had become much more consistent, he was playing solid defense, and he was playing at a consistently high level. His playoff performance was not what he wanted. Even though he himself will not use injury as an excuse, any rational fan can see that it limited him. There’s still room to improve, but I can picture Lin working his tail off in the offseason and coming back next season much improved. I see a consistent upward trend in his future numbers.

How did fans in Houston react to Lin’s interview on 60 Minutes in which he said race has played a factor throughout his basketball career?

I don’t think Houston fans reacted to the interview any differently than fans across the nation. Jeremy’s reputation in Houston is of someone who is extremely gracious, courteous, humble, and altruistic. The topic of race did not change any of this. I think 60 Minutes clearly wanted race to be their selling point in getting eyeballs and getting attention. It got the attention. For us Asian Americans, it was something we already knew and that we understood, so no big deal. The fact of the matter is that not everybody quite understands Jeremy’s viewpoint, so of course, when it gets brought up, some people are going to disagree. Perfectly natural. Houston or elsewhere.

The nationwide phenomenon of Linsanity has died down, but is Linsanity still in Houston?

I think people here are looking more for what’s beyond Linsanity. That said, Jeremy’s fans are definitely really, really into him and really, really supportive, regardless if they’re from Houston or in Taiwan or wherever. They really are everywhere. Lin fans are definitely present at the Toyota Center on Rockets’ game nights.

How does Jeremy Lin feel about his season this year in Houston?

I think he feels like he improved this year, but that more improvement is needed. He was definitely not happy with his playoff performance and that’s fueling his fire for the offseason.

Under what scenario, if any, do you see the Rockets trading Lin before next season?

Never say never, but if the Rockets’ point-guard mix is Lin and Patrick Beverley, I really don’t see the Rockets trading Lin. And before next season? Heck no.

What is it like for you as a Taiwanese American to cover Jeremy Lin?

Every day that I drive by the former Summit (where the Rockets used to play) on the way to Rockets’ practice or shootaround, I realize how blessed I am. I’m covering the team I loved as a kid. I’m covering a guy we Asian Americans definitely look to as a role model for shattering stereotypes and proving that dreams can be achieved. Things worked out. It took a lot of time and sacrifice to get here, but dang, it’s worth it.

What type of season will Lin have next season?

I think his averages will see a decent bump. I expect to see an improved Jeremy Lin from the beginning of camp. I think Jeremy expects the same from himself.

http://www.asamnews.com/2013/05/20/the-man-who-went-1-1-with-jlin7-jeremy-lin/
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Here's the 1-on-1 where Howard spoke to Jeremy about his playoff performance:

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http://www.csnhouston.com/basketbal...in-1-1-tough-playoff-aftertaste-motivates-him

And this is for any haters that may meander into my thread. :grin:

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Have a nice summer everyone....lovers and haters both.

kianainhi · May 20, 2013

http://www.csnhouston.com/rockets/beyond-linsanity-life-role-model

ico4498 · May 20, 2013

'However, I think most fans in Houston liked his improvement and are looking to better things ahead.'

unsure what qualifies Howard Chen to speak for 'most fans in Houston' but he pretty much nailed my sentiments re Lin. i was never expecting Linsanity 2.0 but i respect the effort and improvement.

hope he kicks ass next year.

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