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Jeremy Lin: Asian American, Harvard Grad... NBA great?
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Adam Blade
WWKC
Harvard graduate? Check.
NBA player? Check.
Future multimillionaire? Check.
Asian? Check.
Cry moar, sonny.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN the Godfather himself has spoken.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
haha, nice adam.
the fact some random hater is using the IQ metric to determine intelligence is laughable.
the fact some random hater is using the IQ metric to determine intelligence is laughable.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
What does that even mean bruh?
shira
Member
Wasn't that Yao Ming.
BigJonsson
Member
The hype is insane, not happy about the crazy cheering that he got in Toronto when he hit the winning shot
But I guess being an Asian star does sell in Toronto
But I guess being an Asian star does sell in Toronto
Pollux
Member
What the fuck? Really?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
Relax, he must be Astrolad's new protege.
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It's interesting how people react to this. A guy at work was pretty high on Lin, until he found out that he was a Christian. Then he went from being high on him to saying that he was getting way too much press, and that people are getting sick of hearing about him. Either way he seems like he could be decent, and I'm happy for him that he took advantage of the shot that he was given, regardless of his religion.
orientalNoodle
Banned
I hope his religious view wouldn't stop him from banging all the pussies that are being thrown at him right now.
PrimaNocta
Member
Pollux
Member
Does it really matter that Lin is a Christian TBH? I didn't even know until I saw it on GAF. The kid isn't "Tebowing" or anything like that. He's humble and playing amazing. So... yea. /rant. sorry. This is not directed at you just in general.
A Christian chick I tried to smang tried to put me on Lecrae.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
In the context of sports? Nope, not really.
Look at the hype this guy has been getting the last couple of days. He can be bigger than Yao Ming in China. No hyperbole at all.
Yeah, a lot of my friends were going insane over him on Facebook and Twitter. Even I'm beginning to buy into the hype. However, I'm a Raptors fan first, so I'll go the Dwayne Casey route and wish him luck, but not when he plays against the Raptors. Not that he really needs it anyway. And coincidentally, it was Asian Heritage night last night in Toronto, so that may explain the crazy cheering. But I suppose it would probably be as loud on any other night.
I don't think his religion is a big deal. It's not like he's shoving it down everyone's throats.
It doesn't really matter, in my opinion. I try to take the stance of respecting other people's religious beliefs. The kid is playing great, if you can't look past his religion and get behind his underdog story, then you have issues to resolve that don't likely involve basketball. Likewise this isn't pointed at you, just throwing my opinion out there.
Dude Abides
Banned
Damn. Only a 3.1 at Harvard? Average is like a 3.5. His parents must be disappointed. Good thing he can play basketball since he'd never get hired at Morgan Stanley or Goldman.
To be fair, every person who loses interest in the Lin story after finding out he's Christian will be replaced by five who will become Lin fans for the same reason, given the demographics in this country. And if he was Muslim more Muslims would love him, but he's Chinese so lots of Asians love him . None of that is really surprising, is it?
teruterubozu
Member
I bet in some some instances, him being Christian allows him to be more "acceptable" to some folks who would see his race as a problem. It works in various ways.
As long as Lin doesn't make a big deal about his Christianity and doesn't act like an asshole about it (like David Tyree opposing gay marriage in NY), it makes no difference to me.
bigboss370
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Dr. Kitty Muffins
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Dude, I'm an atheist and even I see what is wrong with that comment.
Easy a hell school to get a B in.
Come on, he's on a hot streak, but to say he's amazing?
Vicetrailia
Banned
Pfft, he's in a fucking NBA, who cares. It's rare enough to get in and stay as it is.
BigJonsson
Member
Oh, it was actually Asian night? lol
Last year Peja's first game was Serbian night...........
Yes he is playing amazing. In his first 5 starts he has scored more than anybody ever since the NBA/ABA merger.
vas_a_morir
Banned
This is NeoGAF, where people argue for punitive tax hikes for fat people. What did you expect?
I know that this happens somewhat often over a regular season, but the guy is confident and playing with gusto right now.
Im' sure 10 yrs from now he'll be paid $25,000 a pop to give speeches at places like those about "leadership" and "perseverance."
He'll be playing basketball 10 years from now. With endorsement deals for crappy ads all over China.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
SouthernDragon
Member
Well, that was a warning shot if I ever saw one.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
can't say I am not fair
Analytical
Banned
I thought NBA-GAF was all about giving people shit? Or is that only if your avatar is the head of an NBA player and you're in their little club
You made a personal attack against not only Lin, but anyone that practices religion. I'd hardly call it giving a player shit, especially when it has nothing to do with the game.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
should have stayed in the NBA thread then
For a member named "Analytical", you sure are an idiot.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
there's a difference between attacking someone's favorite player and attacking a base based only on their faith. which, in this instance, has no baring to lin's success.
well shit.
why would you care, or how would it even affect you, if he does make a big deal about his Christianity?
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
vas_a_morir
Banned
A cautionary tale, folks. Discourtesy is uncalled for.
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