The name of Jeremy Lin is sure to illicit a strong reaction from any NBA fan. Back in 2012, Linsanity captivated the Big Apple as he single-handedly made the weak New York Knicks relevant and exciting. Thinking it could continue, Daryl Morey signed him to a lucrative contract, but after pitstops in Houston and Los Angeles, the bottom dropped out. Lin's magic was seemingly gone and hopes for a long career went on life support after three lackluster years.
With so little demand, he signed in Charlotte last season under the biannual exception for 2 years and $4.