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Former Knicks guard Jeremy Lin said the Knicks declined Kim Kardashian's request to feature him on a reality show during the Linsanity spike, telling Pablo Torre Finds Out that the team wanted to avoid distracting a rising player; Lin wasn’t sure the dating rumors were true and stressed his focus on basketball.
The piece surveys 27 standout Knicks moments across 27 years—draft fiascos, high-profile misfires, off-court chaos under Dolan, a transcendent Linsanity run, Porzingis’ rise and fall, and a later, more hopeful resurgence—to show how a franchise defined by dysfunction and stubborn optimism has endured the longest Finals drought in modern NBA history and remains a beloved MSG staple.
Jeremy Lin announced his retirement after a 15-year basketball career, highlighted by his 2012 'Linsanity' rise with the New York Knicks, which made him an international icon and broke stereotypes for Asian-American athletes. He played for multiple NBA teams, won an NBA championship with the Raptors, and continued his career in Asia before retiring as MVP of Taiwan's league, reflecting on his impactful journey and future beyond basketball.
Jeremy Lin, famous for his 'Linsanity' stint with the Knicks and his NBA career spanning nine seasons, has announced his retirement from professional basketball, ending a 15-year career that included NBA championships and success in Taiwan.
Jeremy Lin, known for sparking the 'Linsanity' craze during his brief but impactful stint with the New York Knicks, has retired after a 15-year professional basketball career that included playing for eight NBA teams, winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors, and playing overseas. His rise from an undrafted Harvard walk-on to an NBA star and role model for Asian Americans marked a significant chapter in sports history.
Jeremy Lin, the former NBA star known for his remarkable rise to fame during 'Linsanity' in 2012, has announced his retirement from professional basketball after a career spanning nine NBA seasons and stints in China and Taiwan.
Tommy DeVito, the third-string quarterback for the New York Giants, has emerged as a surprising star, leading the team to victory and drawing comparisons to Jeremy Lin's Linsanity phenomenon in 2012. DeVito has embraced the pressure and delivered impressive performances, reminiscent of Lin's breakout games with the New York Knicks. While it may be unfair to compare the two, the parallels are hard to ignore. DeVito's success has brought hope and excitement to the Giants, who have struggled in recent seasons.