Around the NBA part 2

[Nono]

Wow you guys are so pathetic I can only laugh . Lin had a bad game but helped his team win with a big shot to tie the game towards the end of the 4th quarter. He is still a guy who has started less than a season's worth of games in the league. Will become way better than Felton too. \

Anyways, every bad game outs the closet haters, which can only be good for the ignore list.

[Thugger HBC]

Lin has a great game....it will be all over the thread.

Lin has a bad game...it will be all over the thread.

No matter if he has a bad game or not.....there will be the post dissing either side.

My take.....As long as it stays in here....IDGAF.

I loved Lin here and wish him well, but three bi-polar views make it hard to even read the comments and enjoy the perspective.

[omerome]

I am neither a Lin lover nor am I a hater but the fact that each game has to have posters go each day and critique each thing Lin does to justify their stance is crazy.

Both parties benefited from this decision so calling out the haters and the lovers all of the time is honestly, pathetic. Both sides look bad for doing it.

We should just enjoy watching the games.

[fdr2012]

I said he had a bad game but since I watched the game I can help explain what is behind he numbers. And yeah the whole team looked tired tonight. Is that really lol worthy? Troll on buddy.

You must have missed the memo. The bad games are the only ones that count in the stats.

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

[21shumpshumpst]

I am neither a Lin lover nor am I a hater but the fact that each game has to have posters go each day and critique each thing Lin does to justify their stance is crazy.

Both parties benefited from this decision so calling out the haters and the lovers all of the time is honestly, pathetic. Both sides look bad for doing it.

We should just enjoy watching the games.

It is not about hating it is about being realistic. Is the kid a straigh up scrub? No. He is a serviceable pg.

The problem I have is that these Lin homers were the same ones who were dissing the Knicks all off season about how we gave up our only chance at a title now that the mighty lin is gone. How we were old. How Felton was fat. How Melo was overrated. How this team would amount to nothing.

Now that they have been proven wrong they still are on this board talking up their bs. Where were they when Lin was having abysmal games to begin the season? Oh yeah nowhere.

[bigbreakfast]

I am neither a Lin lover nor am I a hater but the fact that each game has to have posters go each day and critique each thing Lin does to justify their stance is crazy.

Both parties benefited from this decision so calling out the haters and the lovers all of the time is honestly, pathetic. Both sides look bad for doing it.

We should just enjoy watching the games.

Goodness, thank you. It's not like Lin fans are the only fans who stick up for their player, good or bad. After all, it's what fandom is about. If we all cheered for good players or good teams, then most of the players and most of the teams in the league would be inconsequential, and the Knicks for the majority of the past decade would've had no fans. Who cares if Lin fans are irrational, have you guys taken a look at this forum? The forum's full of irrational fans of all types, lol. Not sure why ppl getting worked up over one guy.

[bigbreakfast]

I said he had a bad game but since I watched the game I can help explain what is behind he numbers. And yeah the whole team looked tired tonight. Is that really lol worthy? Troll on buddy.

You must have missed the memo. The bad games are the only ones that count in the stats.

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

Because he's the first and only Asian American player in the NBA in this era. I've been a fan of him since his Harvard days. Growing up as an Asian American basketball player I didn't even have a player to be compared to on the court, if I make a nice play ppl would say "oooh Jackie Chan!" or "Jet Li!" Now ppl say "Jeremy Lin." Not that he's great, but at least he's a basketball player

For better or worse, he's a role model and someone to look up to for many, that's why he's important to me and alot of posters. He might not be to you, that's okay, I'm just not sure why people like you go out of their way to criticize someone's popularity.

[sirdeadcat]

I said he had a bad game but since I watched the game I can help explain what is behind he numbers. And yeah the whole team looked tired tonight. Is that really lol worthy? Troll on buddy.

You must have missed the memo. The bad games are the only ones that count in the stats.

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

so 12/6 on 42% shooting is terrible and gets you out of the league these days? Good to know.

[21shumpshumpst]

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

Because he's the first and only Asian American player in the NBA in this era. I've been a fan of him since his Harvard days. Growing up as an Asian American basketball player I didn't even have a player to be compared to on the court, if I make a nice play ppl would say "oooh Jackie Chan!" or "Jet Li!" Now ppl say "Jeremy Lin." Not that he's great, but at least he's a basketball player

For better or worse, he's a role model and someone to look up to for many, that's why he's important to me and alot of posters. He might not be to you, that's okay, I'm just not sure why people like you go out of their way to criticize someone's popularity.

If Lin is a role model then Melo is a role model too. They were both greedy and wanted their money. One (Melo) was truthful in that regard so whatever.

Lin on the other hand was trying to pretend he was a choir boy then you have him and landry out in One Oak getting blasted with models and Lin using the Knicks as leverage to get the most money possible.

Are those things wrong? No. But don't insult my intelligence little Lin and pretend you are not greedy like everyone else.

Role model? lol

[bigbreakfast]

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

Because he's the first and only Asian American player in the NBA in this era. I've been a fan of him since his Harvard days. Growing up as an Asian American basketball player I didn't even have a player to be compared to on the court, if I make a nice play ppl would say "oooh Jackie Chan!" or "Jet Li!" Now ppl say "Jeremy Lin." Not that he's great, but at least he's a basketball player

For better or worse, he's a role model and someone to look up to for many, that's why he's important to me and alot of posters. He might not be to you, that's okay, I'm just not sure why people like you go out of their way to criticize someone's popularity.

If Lin is a role model then Melo is a role model too. They were both greedy and wanted their money. One (Melo) was truthful in that regard so whatever.

Lin on the other hand was trying to pretend he was a choir boy then you have him and landry out in One Oak getting blasted with models and Lin using the Knicks as leverage to get the most money possible.

Are those things wrong? No. But don't insult my intelligence little Lin and pretend you are not greedy like everyone else.

Role model? lol

So is this where the hate is stemming from? That he wanted more money? I'm pretty sure all of us have negotiated for higher pay in our jobs, not sure why athletes shouldn't. And last time I checked he was only offered one contract, by Hou. Knicks didn't match. Not sure why Knicks fans are the bitter ones...

And no, I wasn't even talking about money. I'm talking about race. Like it or not, Lin's race and the fact he's in the NBA makes him a role model for some. Doesn't have to be a role model for you or your kids though, no one's forcing it on you.

And yes, melo is absolutely a role model for some and some fans love him regardless of his shortcomings on or off the court. But you don't see me making posts on melo's every single movement.

Anyhow, this is getting off topic, don't want to derail this into another Lin thread. I just wanted to offer perhaps a new perspective on why some of us are Lin fans, regardless if he had 7 asts 1 TO or 7 TO and 1 ast.

[rockmanslim]

I think you and the rest of the fan boys are the ones ignoring the stats. 12/6 on 42% shooting. How does that make him anything to talk about? Seriously? Who cares about a 12/6 player? He's a nobody and I doubt he'll be in this league for much loner than his current contract.

Because he's the first and only Asian American player in the NBA in this era. I've been a fan of him since his Harvard days. Growing up as an Asian American basketball player I didn't even have a player to be compared to on the court, if I make a nice play ppl would say "oooh Jackie Chan!" or "Jet Li!" Now ppl say "Jeremy Lin." Not that he's great, but at least he's a basketball player

For better or worse, he's a role model and someone to look up to for many, that's why he's important to me and alot of posters. He might not be to you, that's okay, I'm just not sure why people like you go out of their way to criticize someone's popularity.

If Lin is a role model then Melo is a role model too. They were both greedy and wanted their money. One (Melo) was truthful in that regard so whatever.

Lin on the other hand was trying to pretend he was a choir boy then you have him and landry out in One Oak getting blasted with models and Lin using the Knicks as leverage to get the most money possible.

Are those things wrong? No. But don't insult my intelligence little Lin and pretend you are not greedy like everyone else.

Role model? lol

So is this where the hate is stemming from? That he wanted more money? I'm pretty sure all of us have negotiated for higher pay in our jobs, not sure why athletes shouldn't. And last time I checked he was only offered one contract, by Hou. Knicks didn't match. Not sure why Knicks fans are the bitter ones...

And no, I wasn't even talking about money. I'm talking about race. Like it or not, Lin's race and the fact he's in the NBA makes him a role model for some. Doesn't have to be you or your kids.

And yes, melo is absolutely a role model for some and some fans love him regardless of his shortcomings on or off the court. You don't see me making posts on melo's every single movement.

The difference is if Melo was putting up 12/6 on 42% shooting in his 3rd year in the league, he wouldn't have any fans.

[bigbreakfast]

So is this where the hate is stemming from? That he wanted more money? I'm pretty sure all of us have negotiated for higher pay in our jobs, not sure why athletes shouldn't. And last time I checked he was only offered one contract, by Hou. Knicks didn't match. Not sure why Knicks fans are the bitter ones...

And no, I wasn't even talking about money. I'm talking about race. Like it or not, Lin's race and the fact he's in the NBA makes him a role model for some. Doesn't have to be you or your kids.

And yes, melo is absolutely a role model for some and some fans love him regardless of his shortcomings on or off the court. You don't see me making posts on melo's every single movement.

The difference is if Melo was putting up 12/6 on 42% shooting in his 3rd year in the league, he wouldn't have any fans.

Well, if Lin were drafted 3rd overall and getting paid $18+ a million, I would hope he's putting up more than 12/6 on 42%.... but seeing how he went undrafted, has only played <1 NBA season (albeit 3 years), and is getting paid $5 million this year, 12/6 on 42% doesn't seem to be too bad.

To reiterate, I think the whole premise of fandom is to be somewhat irrational and cheer for your players or teams (for whatever reason). If we only cheered for the best players and teams then sports would be pretty boring. Furthermore, it seems kind of petty and bitter for someone to criticize others for who they're cheering for. What makes it even more pitiful is that most of you claim Lin is just mediocre at best and you're better off without him, yet you won't give up talking about how he's doing (remind me who started this current Lin convo?)... Kinda like still talking about that ex-girlfriend that you insist you can do better than months after the breakup...

Anyhow, seeing how this is the Knicks board and Around the NBA thread, I'm just gonna leave it at that. Peace and good luck to your team.

[yaboynyp]

Lin is nuts.. 7 to’s and 1 assist?? After the game he had yesterday how is that even possible…

Lin's turnover numbers are inflated because Asik fumbles good passes. He did so at least twice last night and Lin also had a bs charge called against him. Otherwise though, Lin had a pretty poor game and was too passive. Might have been gassed from a back to back.

Ehhh I don’t buy that explanation… That kind of thing happens to every PG 7 to’s is 7 to’s, and he had 1 assist?? The guy is wildly inconsistent..

[yaboynyp]

Wow you guys are so pathetic I can only laugh . Lin had a bad game but helped his team win with a big shot to tie the game towards the end of the 4th quarter. He is still a guy who has started less than a season's worth of games in the league. Will become way better than Felton too. \

Anyways, every bad game outs the closet haters, which can only be good for the ignore list.

He played amazing against the Bulls but like dogchit last night. Call a spade a spade...

[gamer4Life]

Lin on the other hand was trying to pretend he was a choir boy then you have him and landry out in One Oak getting blasted with models and Lin using the Knicks as leverage to get the most money possible.

Are those things wrong? No. But don't insult my intelligence little Lin and pretend you are not greedy like everyone else.

Role model? lol

Misinformed.

[NYK Dolemite]

"I think what Kenny is really trying to say is that players today have a lot of talent but they're dumber than damn rocks"

I know that Sir Charles trolls us Knicks fans, but he does say some funny ish sometimes.

[Wolfgang]

Chuck spittin the truth. Felton is definitely one of the people he's talking about.

[iLLSonChandla]

I hate okc

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[21shumpshumpst]

Lin on the other hand was trying to pretend he was a choir boy then you have him and landry out in One Oak getting blasted with models and Lin using the Knicks as leverage to get the most money possible.

Are those things wrong? No. But don't insult my intelligence little Lin and pretend you are not greedy like everyone else.

Role model? lol

Misinformed.

Because you said so? Ok. Good to know. I am sure your experience in the business world and negotiating salaries would make you say this. Good job.

[yunaclf]

That was an amazing shot by Collison.