HOUSTON — During his five-week absence, the injured Jeremy Lin has been limited to being a mentor, teacher and cheerleader from the Nets’ bench. Now he’s on the verge of reclaiming his position as team leader, surprisingly listed as probable Monday against the Rockets.
“When I come back, I want to bring a lot of leadership,’’ Lin said before Saturday’s game against Spurs. “I understand better how I think certain units and certain players work together, and what plays and sets to be in primarily with that lineup. I just want to bring stability more than anything, stability and leadership.