Whether you love, hate, or feel indifferent about him, Jeremy Lin helped revitalize the New York Knicks. The brief period of Linsanity saved the Knicks from what was shaping up to be a missed postseason appearance.
Though the world is familiar with the events of Linsanity, not everyone is aware of how unlikely Lin’s emergence truly was.
Lin broke out at a time during which Carmelo Anthony, Iman Shumpert, and Amar’e Stoudemire had all suffered injuries of varying severity. As Toney Douglas struggled, Lin took it upon himself to take over against the New Jersey Nets.
In a recent interview with CCTV-5 NBA Frontline Primetime, Lin reminisced about the early days of his career.