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Jeremy Lin Retires, Leaving Legacy of 'Linsanity'

9/6/2025

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Jeremy Lin retired from professional basketball after 15 years, concluding the era of "Linsanity."
He rose to fame with the New York Knicks in 2011-12, averaging 24.6 points and 9.2 assists over 11 games.
Lin became the first Asian American NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
His career began in high school, leading Palo Alto to a state championship before attending Harvard.
Lin now mentors young athletes through his JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in Palo Alto.

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Jeremy Lin retired from professional basketball after 15 years, concluding the era of "Linsanity."
He rose to fame with the New York Knicks in 2011-12, averaging 24.6 points and 9.2 assists over 11 games.
Lin became the first Asian American NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
His career began in high school, leading Palo Alto to a state championship before attending Harvard.
Lin now mentors young athletes through his JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in Palo Alto.