Don't Be Hurtin' Lin - The Jeremy Lin Thread 2

[bws94]

man look at lin here . supreme untouchable confidence. sadly this is unlikely to happen with the hornets this year.

In that game Lin shot 9-20 for 27 points in 43 minutes with 2 boards, 11 assists but 8 TOs. Last night he was 13-22 for 35 points in 47 minutes with 5 boards, 4 assists, 3 TOs. Lin arguably had the superior game last night compared to the one you referenced (which was was almost four years ago), yet here you are complaining about his role with the Hornets.

Seriously, if you are going to post a statement like this after a game like Lin had last night, wtf is it going to take to make you happy?

Plus played much better defense last night. It's nice to look at a 23 year old Lin then and say, yeah, nice confidence/clutchness there. It's another thing to look at him now and see the progress and how he uses his team mates more for cuts. He's more efficient. He still expends energy but he's a smarter, better, more mature player now. And he's proving that he doesn't have to play under D'Antoni to succeed or always have the ball in his hands. Also, his ball security and TO rate is now quite respectable.

Linsanity is over. He was in Linsanity mode last night but really, he did what he needed to do. Stepped up for a missing key player and showed that even if a key player like Batum is out here and there, Charlotte still has fire-power on their squad. He and Kemba were team leaders last night and left the game exhausted. They left it all out there on the floor.

[LostInACrowd]

man look at lin here . supreme untouchable confidence. sadly this is unlikely to happen with the hornets this year.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeIHnmwhRqU[/youtube]

Some observations that I'd like to make:

I like his hair better now. I didn't at first but it's growing on me.

They should have switched a different defender on to Lin. Calderon is just terrible.

It's been only 4 years, but I don't think any of the 10 players that was on the court are still with the same team (just found that interesting).

[lin is ok]

that last play in 4th bugs me . got lucky that De Rozen's 'lucky' shot got nullified by the Timeout call. But the win in the OT was convincing.

[lin is ok]

other than that I am convinced by all your replies , thanks guys

[Guitardude]

it strikes me as ironic that the object of so much agitation about status and playing time, Lin repeatedly and publicly states that for him the game is all about the team. It's like his most ardent fans miss the point of what Jeremy Lin tries to stand for.

Not sure about what others think, but as one of the ardent Lin fans whom you reference, I think Lin being the focal point of the offense will help the Hornets immensely. Of course as fans of the player we want him to do well, but it's obviously also important that the team does well. In many of our minds, Lin starting and getting the green light to score/create will benefit the Hornets both in terms of pure offensive output and improve his teammates. So yeah, from a team standpoint, Lin playing >35 minutes and shooting > 15 shots/game is better than him sitting in a corner all game.

[yosemiteben]

In many of our minds, Lin starting and getting the green light to score/create will benefit the Rockets...

[platinumnyc]

it strikes me as ironic that the object of so much agitation about status and playing time, Lin repeatedly and publicly states that for him the game is all about the team. It's like his most ardent fans miss the point of what Jeremy Lin tries to stand for.

agitation is exponentially increased with the great expectations vested by some of his fans, especially with what lin is capable of doing every now and then. fans will be fans, they're fans so their focal point will be to say whatever needs to be said to expand lin's possible support, particularly for the ardent fans. there are obviously some level headed fans too. lin is basically rock star level with his fan following, it is what it is, lin's the one that has to bear all the fan expectations, for better or worse. all that really should matter is whether or not lin is improving, is helping the team win, top scorer and most minutes or not he is a good player and a good teammate.

[lin is ok]

lol slip of the tongue

[Guitardude]

In many of our minds, Lin starting and getting the green light to score/create will benefit the Rockets...

lmao my bad, I was trying to reference ANY team he played for. Forgot I was in a realgm hornets forum, as I have several forums open at once on my computer.

[spaceballer]

tonight's game proved that kemba and jlin can play well together. Great!

I think this is really the most important takeaway from the game. Perhaps even more so than the win or Jeremy's statline.

For the Hornets to reach their highest potential in the playoffs, the Kemba/Lin/Batum lineup (which many predicted would be the most dangerous, even during pre-season) depends on building chemistry for the 3 of them to work together.

You want a versatile group with multiple players who can be both a scoring threat and a playmaking/assist threat on the floor to make it unpredictable for the opposition, allowing the Hornets to take advantage of what the defense gives. But that concept only works if they are able to play together chemistry-wise, and not just take turns iso'ing (or, even worse, clashing like Lance last year).

All of them need to be comfortable facilitating to the other two, as well as playing off-ball off the other two being facilitators.

Yes, we've heard concerns about Jeremy or Kemba being ball dominant and not being able to play off ball, but I think what we've seen so far may help to dispel those myths.

They're still learning to play together, and the chemistry is not entirely there yet. But what we saw in this game was encouraging.

[Teddyb]

Lin had a great night. Tomorrow he might score 6...thats who he is....get a grip.....

I like Lin coming off the bench. Ball needs to be in his hands...

[RealHusky]

Last night is a sample of what Lin can do if the offense runs through him. He is not any lesser player than Kemba or Batum. Lin should be the closer in the 4th. He is the best closer for this team whether anyone wants to believe that or not. Lin should be playing 30 mins a game starting or not. Team will only benefit when Lin has the ball more in his hands because he will make his teammates better just by handling the ball more.

[eladamrine]

I'm a Lin fan too but there is no point making Jeremy Lin the #1 offensive option on the team. He has a 2 year contract with a player option after 1. If Charlotte cannot keep him there's no point giving the keys to the team to a player who is only here for a season or two.

This is not even getting to the question of whether Lin as main option every night would be feasible.

[Braggins]

You guys dont get it. Lin is a top 3 player in this league. He has the same mechanical attributes as Harden and Curry, who were 1st and 2nd in the MVP race last season. Hes basically Curry light (more athletic but not quite the shooter).

I know a lot of you are more educated about Lins career and might think Im exaggerating. However, Im more educated on metaphysics and pataphysics and I have discovered a rift in the space/time continuum behind my refrigerator that leads to an alternate universe where Lin has been made a franchise player by the Philadelphia 76ers.

In this universe he averages 26/5/9 and is first team all-NBA and first team all-defense. Curry is still the MVP but its not Lins fault because Curry has better teammates and coaches. He is still considered better than Harden due to his defensive prowess, though.

Anyone who disagrees with my assessment has an opinion that is baseless because you dont have the knowledge of physics that I do and havent been able to access any of the parallel universes in which Lin is has been given the opportunity he deserves. The laws of physics dictate that there are numerous (arguably infinite) universes in which this is the case. I have only been able to access one so far, but am working on finding ways to access the others.

[13th Man]

In many of our minds, Lin starting and getting the green light to score/create will benefit the Rockets...

lmao my bad, I was trying to reference ANY team he played for. Forgot I was in a realgm hornets forum, as I have several forums open at once on my computer.

Or exposed as a Clutchfans troll. You are not the first here nor be the last.

[steady]

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/12/18/10575088/jeremy-lin-highlights-stats-hornets-helping

Nice article about Lin's contribution to Hornets. Good take.

[spaceballer]

lmao my bad, I was trying to reference ANY team he played for. Forgot I was in a realgm hornets forum, as I have several forums open at once on my computer.

Or exposed as a Clutchfans troll. You are not the first here nor be the last.

Mods should probably run an IP check to be sure it's not JuanCesta the Lin hating troll from Clutchfans pretending to be an-over-the-top Lin fan returning.

[bws94]

Last night is a sample of what Lin can do if the offense runs through him. He is not any lesser player than Kemba or Batum. Lin should be the closer in the 4th. He is the best closer for this team whether anyone wants to believe that or not. Lin should be playing 30 mins a game starting or not. Team will only benefit when Lin has the ball more in his hands because he will make his teammates better just by handling the ball more.

A tweeter said Cliff did a radio interview saying Lin will close most games. He was headed in that direction and it makes sense. Kemba, Batum and Lin will be the constant and the big men are chosen based on matchups though Lamb could be used too in certain situations.

[lin is ok]

I'm a Lin fan too but there is no point making Jeremy Lin the #1 offensive option on the team. He has a 2 year contract with a player option after 1. If Charlotte cannot keep him there's no point giving the keys to the team to a player who is only here for a season or two.

This is not even getting to the question of whether Lin as main option every night would be feasible.

Lin chose to be Hornet, he wasn't traded here. Kemba Lin Marv Cody lineup, either that or he needs to come in much earlier in the 1st quarter, more minutes.

[bws94]

I think Lin might start coming into the game earlier. Around the 4 minute mark. He comes in for Batum.