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

[Teddyb]

Reading the game thread on the Knicks forum and LMAO from page 63 on about Lin torching them

which forum. I would love to read that stuff.....

[lazard]

Reading the game thread on the Knicks forum and LMAO from page 63 on about Lin torching them

which forum. I would love to read that stuff.....

realgm bro

[Teddyb]

Reading the game thread on the Knicks forum and LMAO from page 63 on about Lin torching them

which forum. I would love to read that stuff.....

realgm bro

Thanks....

[Reflexx]

Reading the game thread on the Knicks forum and LMAO from page 63 on about Lin torching them

which forum. I would love to read that stuff.....

realgm bro

I can't find the thread.

[lazard]

which forum. I would love to read that stuff.....

realgm bro

I can't find the thread.

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1413263&start=1240#start_here

[spaceballer]

K. P. Chan @chankpc

Haha! Jeremy Lin is in the NYTimes crossword today, again. This is the 4th time to my knowledge. Lol!

https://twitter.com/chankpc/status/664911826086400002

[Reflexx]

realgm bro

I can't find the thread.

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1413263&start=1240#start_here

Ah.... "Bobcats"... lol

[spaceballer]

The two TV screaming blondes just tweeted their thanks to the Lin fans.

https://twitter.com/crystalleexoxo/status/664854365774090241/

[lin is ok]

there's some push from the lin supporters to have lin's minutes increase in the 1st quarter, cause he is coming in real late. Impossible for him to get in rhythm. what do you guys think? There's a side of me which is ok with it , but another that thinks that they are correct.

[Braggins]

If Kemba isn't playing particularly well there is no reason to wait til 1 or 2 minutes left in the first to sub him in. If Kemba is playing well then fine, but no reason he can't come in with 4 or so minutes left if Kemba is struggling or tired. Its a convenient way to get his minutes up and keep Kemba more fresh. I'd like to see Lin getting at least 25 minutes every night.

[Vae Victus]

Heh having some fun with some Lin haters who said how Goran Dragic is 10 times the player Lin is and both players got paid accordingly. Still early in the season, but i've long suspected that Goran was another ball dominant player and now that he has to be 3rd option behind Bosh and Wade it'll heavily impact his stats. Now Goran has had stronger stats the past few years but he's always played in a free wheeling system that fit his skillset, and i personally never thought Lin was ever that far behind him if only he played in a system that suited him. One got a max contract and the other got 2 mil, it's crap like this that pisses me off about the various negative narratives that have impacted Lin's career.

[13th Man]

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[13th Man]

Heh having some fun with some Lin haters who said how Goran Dragic is 10 times the player Lin is and both players got paid accordingly. Still early in the season, but i've long suspected that Goran was another ball dominant player and now that he has to be 3rd option behind Bosh and Wade it'll heavily impact his stats. Now Goran has had stronger stats the past few years but he's always played in a free wheeling system that fit his skillset, and i personally never thought Lin was ever that far behind him if only he played in a system that suited him. One got a max contract and the other got 2 mil, it's crap like this that pisses me off about the various negative narratives that have impacted Lin's career.

Yeah but we can't rag on Goran for getting what he can get. Lin took a huge pay cut to prove and up his worth after the last 2 dismal seasons. His intention is certainly not to settle in as a 2M player in the long run so that's where he's at right now....trying to set himself up for the new CBA.

[spaceballer]

While we're talking to each other on a basketball message board, guess who Jeremy Lin was talking to today....

Jess @JLuss11

@JLin7 thank you SO much for calling Justin today, it really meant the absolute world to him #JustinStrong

https://twitter.com/JLuss11/status/664939809031458816

From his gofundme page:

#JustinStrong

Justin Lee is a 16 year old, sophomore from Vienna, VA that attends Marshall High School in Falls Church, VA. Prior to being stricken by the rare virus, acute flaccid myelitis, Justin was a perfectly healthy and happy teenager. He simply loved spending time with family and friends; he loved bringing smiles and laughter to all around him with his gifted sense of humor; he loved playing sports and excelled particularly in basketball and football. He played basketball and football at Marshall HS in both his freshmen and sophomore years. He is incredibly well loved by many including friends, teachers, and coaches.

On February 27, 2015, Justin was admitted to Fairfax hospital for a virus. He quickly declined and has been in a coma in the pediatric ICU since then. He was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis which is a recently named rare new virus. There is no known treatment for it. The virus has caused damage to Justin's brain stem and spinal cord.

His Mom, Jisue, has been by his side the whole time. She is a real estate agent who earns her living on sales commisions and has been unable to work since February. Insurance has already denied some claims and will not cover all the hospital bills, and her absence from work has caused and will continue to cause financial hardship.

Once Justin stabilizes a little more, he will be transferred to Kennedy Kreiger pediatric rehabilitation center in Baltimore (Hopkins). Jisue will stay in the center with Justin initially and is already on a waiting list at a nearby Ronald McDonalds house in Baltimore.

https://www.gofundme.com/justinstrong

[13th Man]

there's some push from the lin supporters to have lin's minutes increase in the 1st quarter, cause he is coming in real late. Impossible for him to get in rhythm. what do you guys think? There's a side of me which is ok with it , but another that thinks that they are correct.

I'm one of those supporters for

1) If Lin doesn't play well and doesn't get to close out games, at least he'd still get 20 mins instead of 16-17.

2) If he does play well he'd get 25-27 instead of 21-23.

3) Kemba would still get his fair share of minutes if Lin comes in 2 mins earlier, the difference between 34 mins and 30 mins is marginal for Kemba but for Lin the difference between 16 and 20 is huge.

Even last game when Lin was balling and got to close out the game he only played 21 mins, while Kemba didn't close out the game and ended up with 25. Just doesn't add up to me. Not sure why Lin has been coming in later and later every game. He is a rhythm player as well, it's difficult to get into a groove when you jump in with 2 minutes left in the quarter and expect to get results for the 8 minutes that you're there until potentially getting subbed out.

I also think we should play more small ball in the 4th quarters, replace Hawes and PJ with a combination of Kemba/Lin/Lamb along with Batum, Williams and Zeller.

[HornetJail]

there's some push from the lin supporters to have lin's minutes increase in the 1st quarter, cause he is coming in real late. Impossible for him to get in rhythm. what do you guys think? There's a side of me which is ok with it , but another that thinks that they are correct.

I'm one of those supporters for

1) If Lin doesn't play well and doesn't get to close out games, at least he'd still get 20 mins instead of 16-17.

2) If he does play well he'd get 25-27 instead of 21-23.

3) Kemba would still get his fair share of minutes if Lin comes in 2 mins earlier, the difference between 34 mins and 30 mins is marginal for Kemba but for Lin the difference between 16 and 20 is huge.

Even last game when Lin was balling and got to close out the game he only played 21 mins, while Kemba didn't close out the game and ended up with 25. Just doesn't add up to me. Not sure why Lin has been coming in later and later every game. He is a rhythm player as well, it's difficult to get into a groove when you jump in with 2 minutes left in the quarter and expect to get results for the 8 minutes that you're there until potentially getting subbed out.

Honestly can't disagree. Lamb should be starting with Kemba, and 5-6 minutes in, we sub out whichever one isn't playing quite as well for Jeremy Lin. That way Lin has at least 6 minutes on the court (with the starters and the bench unit) to evaluate whether he's playing well or not. If Lin is on, he should be getting 25-30 minutes, if he's off, he doesn't deserve 15. If there's a typical mix of good and bad, give him a typical 20.

[Vae Victus]

Kemba had 27 mins actually. But yea, kinda surprised Cliff didnt try to do a Kem/Lin backcourt to try to get Kemba going, but it seems like a one or other situation. Now i wonder how he likes having Lin breathing down his back, cuz he cant go chucking with abandon since there's now a quality backup to sub in when he goes cold. Will Kemba get pissed that his mins can get cut or will he try to play better.

[gafun]

there's some push from the lin supporters to have lin's minutes increase in the 1st quarter, cause he is coming in real late. Impossible for him to get in rhythm. what do you guys think? There's a side of me which is ok with it , but another that thinks that they are correct.

I'm one of those supporters for

1) If Lin doesn't play well and doesn't get to close out games, at least he'd still get 20 mins instead of 16-17.

2) If he does play well he'd get 25-27 instead of 21-23.

3) Kemba would still get his fair share of minutes if Lin comes in 2 mins earlier, the difference between 34 mins and 30 mins is marginal for Kemba but for Lin the difference between 16 and 20 is huge.

Even last game when Lin was balling and got to close out the game he only played 21 mins, while Kemba didn't close out the game and ended up with 25. Just doesn't add up to me. Not sure why Lin has been coming in later and later every game. He is a rhythm player as well, it's difficult to get into a groove when you jump in with 2 minutes left in the quarter and expect to get results for the 8 minutes that you're there until potentially getting subbed out.

I also think we should play more small ball in the 4th quarters, replace Hawes and PJ with a combination of Kemba/Lin/Lamb along with Batum, Williams and Zeller.

Very good point. Lin just played 7 minutes before he reentered the game with 3 mins left and Hornets trailed by12 in 3q. How could Clifford be sure Lin would be able to be effective enough of j final 15 minutes? Luckily , he was 0.01 second away to make many fans very upset.


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[ChokeFasncists]

Silver-lining for coming in so late: he's most fresh in the B2B.

[ils411]

Heh having some fun with some Lin haters who said how Goran Dragic is 10 times the player Lin is and both players got paid accordingly. Still early in the season, but i've long suspected that Goran was another ball dominant player and now that he has to be 3rd option behind Bosh and Wade it'll heavily impact his stats. Now Goran has had stronger stats the past few years but he's always played in a free wheeling system that fit his skillset, and i personally never thought Lin was ever that far behind him if only he played in a system that suited him. One got a max contract and the other got 2 mil, it's crap like this that pisses me off about the various negative narratives that have impacted Lin's career.

Yeah but we can't rag on Goran for getting what he can get. Lin took a huge pay cut to prove and up his worth after the last 2 dismal seasons. His intention is certainly not to settle in as a 2M player in the long run so that's where he's at right now....trying to set himself up for the new CBA.

Don't really think lin is looking for that huge pay check just for the money. IMO, he took that huge pay cut to set himself up for next season not to get that huge contract for the "money" but to get that huge contract for his "self worth". Remember, a player's value is what the market dictates it is and if Lin get's offered a really good contract, then that is vindication of his place in the NBA. Even better if he gets multiple good offers.

Some would say that this kind of thinking is stupid and a player's value and self worth is what he believes it to be, but he gets called a scrub, over rated, not belonging in the nba and other shyet that getting a huge contract next season is a way of making a statement that he isn't a scrub and that he does belong in the NBA.