Jeremy Lin

American basketball player

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September 2 2024 Lin signed a one-year player option contract extension with the New Taipei Kings of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).
August 23 2024 Lin announced the birth of his son via Instagram, revealing the child was born a few months earlier.
September 19 2023 Jeremy Lin signed with the New Taipei Kings of the P. League+, joining his brother Joseph on the team.
April 23 2023 Lin made history in Taiwan's PLG by becoming the first player to record a 50-point triple-double, achieving an exceptional performance with 50 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds.
January 2023 Jeremy Lin announced on social media that he married his wife, who is Filipino, approximately two years prior to this announcement.
January 2023 Jeremy Lin announced on social media that he married his Filipina wife approximately two years earlier.
January 26 2023 Jeremy Lin signed with the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers in the P. League+ in Taiwan, joining a team where his brother Joseph was playing for the New Taipei Kings.
2022 Lin concluded his endorsement partnership with Xtep.
December 29 2022 Announced his departure from the Guangzhou Loong Lions for the 2022-23 season after playing seven games, with averages of 11.6 minutes, 6.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
December 2 2022 Fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) by the CBA for 'inappropriate remarks about quarantine hotel-related facilities' while playing for the Guangzhou Loong Lions during the COVID-19 protests in China.
September 2021 Lin was hospitalized in Shanghai after contracting COVID-19, which significantly impacted his health and basketball performance.
June 11 2021 Jeremy Lin announced his return to the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
May 26 2021 Addressed the graduating class of Harvard College as their Class Day speaker.
February 2021 Lin was called 'coronavirus' by a G League player, which prompted him to speak out against Asian hate sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 9 2021 Santa Cruz Warriors officially added Jeremy Lin to their team for the 2020–21 season using the new NBA veteran exception rule, which became informally known as the 'Jeremy Lin rule'.
2020 Lin completed his season with the Beijing Ducks, averaging 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, and was a finalist for the CBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The team was eliminated in the playoffs semifinals by the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
2020 Lin was named a starter for the North in the CBA All-Star Game, receiving the second most votes overall, and scored a game-high 41 points in a closely contested match won by the South 167-166.
December 19 2020 Golden State attempted to sign and release Jeremy Lin to secure his G League rights for Santa Cruz Warriors, but was unable to obtain the necessary clearance letter.
November 2020 In partnership with Xtep, Lin released his signature shoe called Xtep JLin One, which was made available exclusively in Asia.
August 2020 Jeremy Lin obtained a Taiwan passport, formally establishing his national connection to Taiwan.
May 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Knicks re-broadcast a week of Linsanity games on the MSG Network to uplift people during a difficult time.
May 2020 Lin participated in an NBA Together Virtual Roundtable, speaking out against anti-Asian racism and advocating for empathy, understanding, and active opposition to racist behavior.
April 2020 Lin donated $500,000 to Direct Relief and Feeding America to support COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. He also pledged to match additional donations up to $500,000 and wrote an article for The Players' Tribune encouraging unity.
February 2020 Lin donated ¥1 million (approximately $144,370) to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and spoke out against racism related to the virus outbreak, emphasizing the need for compassion and empathy.
February 1 2020 The CBA postponed the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interrupting Lin's playing season with the Beijing Ducks.
2019 Lin switched from Adidas to Xtep, a Chinese sportswear brand, for his endorsement.
November 3 2019 Lin made his regular season debut for the Beijing Ducks, leading the team to a 103-81 victory over the Tianjin Gold Lions with an impressive performance of 25 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.
August 27 2019 Jeremy Lin signed with the Beijing Ducks of the CBA for a reported $3 million per year, choosing this team over offers from Russia, Israel, and the EuroLeague.
July 2019 Lin gave a motivational speech on Taiwanese Christian media outlet GOOD TV, expressing his frustration about being unsigned and feeling that the NBA had 'given up' on him.
July 1 2019 Lin became a free agent after his stint with the Toronto Raptors.
June 2019 Lin won his first NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first Asian American and first Harvard graduate to play in an NBA Finals.
May 28 2019 Jeremy Lin collaborated with MC Jin, releasing a music video for their single 'The First Opponent' on YouTube, showcasing his artistic collaboration in music.
February 13 2019 Jeremy Lin signed with the Toronto Raptors, joining the team as a backup point guard to help cover an injury to Fred VanVleet.
February 11 2019 The Atlanta Hawks waived Lin after finalizing a buyout, ending his tenure with the team.
July 13 2018 Jeremy Lin was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, along with draft picks, in exchange for the draft rights to Isaia Cordinier and a future second-round pick. He was acquired to serve as a mentor for rookie point guard Trae Young.
October 18 2017 Lin suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee during the Nets' season opener against the Indiana Pacers, which ended his season prematurely.
April 6 2017 Lin scored a season-high 32 points in a loss to the Orlando Magic.
February 24 2017 Lin returned to the starting lineup after missing 26 games with a hamstring strain, playing just under 15 minutes and scoring seven points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
2016 Starred in an episode of the Comedy Central series Viralocity, playing a heightened version of himself.
2016 Lin formed his own professional Dota 2 team called J.Storm.
December 12 2016 Lin returned to action after recovering from a strained left hamstring, playing 20 minutes off the bench and scoring 10 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
October 2016 Jeremy Lin donated $1 million to Harvard University, supporting undergraduate financial aid and renovations to Lavietes Pavilion.
October 28 2016 Lin recorded a near triple-double with 21 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a home-opener win over the Indiana Pacers.
October 26 2016 Lin made his debut for the Brooklyn Nets in the season opener against the Boston Celtics, starting and scoring 18 points in a 122-117 loss.
July 7 2016 Jeremy Lin signed a three-year, $36 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets, reuniting with head coach Kenny Atkinson who was previously an assistant with the Knicks during Linsanity.
July 1 2016 Lin became an unrestricted free agent after declining his $2.2 million player option for the 2016–17 season with the Charlotte Hornets.
March 21 2016 Lin scored 29 points against San Antonio, including 15 points in the fourth quarter, hitting the go-ahead jumper with 48 seconds remaining to help Charlotte rally from a 30–7 deficit and win 91–88.
December 17 2015 Lin scored a season-high 35 points in a 109–99 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors.
October 28 2015 Lin made his debut for the Charlotte Hornets in the season opener against the Miami Heat, scoring 17 points off the bench in a 104–94 loss.
July 9 2015 Jeremy Lin signed a two-year, $4.3 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, using their bi-annual exception, joining the team as a backup point guard to Kemba Walker.

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