Jeremy Lin has only been at the HSS Training Center for three weeks, but he’s made an impression on his head coach and teammates.
Kenny Atkinson, of course, knows Lin. Their collaboration on the Knicks during Linsanity is the stuff of New York hoops legends. Atkinson believes in Lin’s potential as a player ... and as a leader.
Asked at Tuesday’s press conference what more he expects from Lin, Atkinson was quick to respond. “Leadership.”
“I think he’s excited about it. He came off the bench in Charlotte and did a heckuva job, but this is a different deal.