Not In The Face - The Jeremy Lin Thread 3 + 1

[burninghammer]

Heat fans are still complaining about the foul calls. Here are some against Lin -
"Foak kemba and Lin and all those floppers"
"Idk if Winslow can handle that kind of speed. I'd rather him guard Lin or something." - he can't handle Lin's speed either
"Give this ugly ass Asian a fine after this game... Ball Don't Lie BITCH!"
"This flopping, bad haircut-having bitch."
"I might start calling him Flop Suey." - OK, a little more original.
"dude is horny for attention with all those random hairdo's" - Lin horny? Only for tattoo girl.
"Second, Lin is a bitch that hasn't deserved half the free throws he's gotten in this series."

Heat got away with a lot of miss calls this game. Lin bounces a ball off JRich's foot and they call it Heat ball? Deng hits Lin twice with the shoulder on the post up and Lin gets the foul called against him? Lee's breakaway looked like Wade tipped it from the overhead camera angle.

I kinda enjoy watching Heat fans whinning about the refs

[Flip Murray]

I have to say i've become a big fan of this guy. He's a top class teammate and underrated player. He's just a really good player plain and simple, and a consummate professional that any team would be lucky to have. Honestly what is there not to like about Jeremy Lin?

I really hope he stays. I've seen that many on Lin forums want him gone which I understand. He's underpaid pretty severely and they want him to be the man.

I just think he's found a good situation. The Kemba-Lin backcourt is awesome to watch. Plus with another year of them learning to play off of each other they will be that much better in tandem. Remember, Lebron and Wade didn't mesh instantly either, it takes time to have two guys gel when they both need the ball.

We need to be prepared with a solid offer this summer to get him to stay. If he walks, then so be it but he definitely won me over as a fan either way.

[tonman]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

12 assists from the two. That's what you do if your shots aren't falling.

[leeramundo]

I have to say i've become a big fan of this guy. He's a top class teammate and underrated player. He's just a really good player plain and simple, and a consummate professional that any team would be lucky to have. Honestly what is there not to like about Jeremy Lin?

I really hope he stays. I've seen that many on Lin forums want him gone which I understand. He's underpaid pretty severely and they want him to be the man.

I just think he's found a good situation. The Kemba-Lin backcourt is awesome to watch. Plus with another year of them learning to play off of each other they will be that much better in tandem. Remember, Lebron and Wade didn't mesh instantly either, it takes time to have two guys gel when they both need the ball.

We need to be prepared with a solid offer this summer to get him to stay. If he walks, then so be it but he definitely won me over as a fan either way.

As a Lin fan I'd like for him to stay. Like you said the Kemba-Lin backcourt can be amazing, but also he's got such a great relationship with his teammates here and Clifford values and trusts him. That's just not something he has found in the last 3 years. To add, he's likely going to be part of another, likely stronger, playoff run next season. He can't count on that if he decides to take a starting job for the sixers. Also the fans and media here in Charlotte has been great to him, it's just a really good situation all around.

[bws94]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

LIn's shot was off and he missed more at the FT line than usual but he made it up in dimes. 11/7/6. Kemba's 3 ball was good tonight, but he was out of sync.

[Flip Murray]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

LIn's shot was off and he missed more at the FT line than usual but he made it up in dimes. 11/7/6. Kemba's 3 ball was good tonight, but he was out of sync.

That pass out of the double team trap to Al for the jam was so sick

[Lorenzomax7]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

LIn's shot was off and he missed more at the FT line than usual but he made it up in dimes. 11/7/6. Kemba's 3 ball was good tonight, but he was out of sync.

That pass out of the double team trap to Al for the jam was so sick

ALL CREDITS GO TO STEPHEN NASH AND THE PROFESSOR!

[Lorenzomax7]

It was not a waste to go to play in LA. Cuz Lin could be mentored by NASH, the best PG on the offensive end in NBA history b4 S-Curry happens.

[Lorenzomax7]

Do you guys think of Lin as a point guard? He's a point guard height but what type of guard does he play like?

Steve Nash type. He was playing more like a combination of Wade and Parker back in NY thou.

[Lorenzomax7]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

Overall I think Lin had a On/Off/On night.

[BatumtheGlue]

This guy exceeded my expectations. I knew he will be a big factor in this series. Keep the great work for the next games.

[bws94]

This guy exceeded my expectations. I knew he will be a big factor in this series. Keep the great work for the next games.

He's a big game player. His challenge is to bring it more consistently throughout the season. But he can do it in big games. He's been a factor in each win.

Definitely, Lin, Kemba, Marvin, Cody, Lee of course, Tank, Hawes, Big Al and Batum just give the best you have. Game 6 is the game to do it on Friday at the hive. With MJ in attendance. Let's go!

[kastuul]

This GM5 showed what Lin's game really is.
He can attack the rim, but his real strength is use his scoring skills to get teammates involved.

[hollandog]

It was not a waste to go to play in LA. Cuz Lin could be mentored by NASH, the best PG on the offensive end in NBA history b4 S-Curry happens.

Reality was Nash didn't mentor Lin much. Nash wasn't even with the team most of the time. When he was, Lakers had him work out with Jordan Clarkson.

[cw3k]

Heat fans are still complaining about the foul calls. Here are some against Lin -
"Foak kemba and Lin and all those floppers"
"Idk if Winslow can handle that kind of speed. I'd rather him guard Lin or something." - he can't handle Lin's speed either
"Give this ugly ass Asian a fine after this game... Ball Don't Lie BITCH!"
"This flopping, bad haircut-having bitch."
"I might start calling him Flop Suey." - OK, a little more original.
"dude is horny for attention with all those random hairdo's" - Lin horny? Only for tattoo girl.
"Second, Lin is a bitch that hasn't deserved half the free throws he's gotten in this series."

Heat got away with a lot of miss calls this game. Lin bounces a ball off JRich's foot and they call it Heat ball? Deng hits Lin twice with the shoulder on the post up and Lin gets the foul called against him? Lee's breakaway looked like Wade tipped it from the overhead camera angle.

I kinda enjoy watching Heat fans whinning about the refs

I found it shocking that Heats fans complaints about flopping when Wade is one of the all time great floppers.

[cw3k]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

12 assists from the two. That's what you do if your shots aren't falling.

No. Maimi trapped both guards so it was easier for them to find open man. If Maimi didn't trap, Kemba would put up 25 to 30 shots and total team assists will be around 10 like game 1, 2 and 4.

[RealHusky]

http://www.todaysfastbreak.com/nba-east/charlotte-hornets/jeremy-lin-is-fueling-ad-hoc-offense/

Glad to see Lin finally getting some props from the media. Many fans of Jeremy know his full potential. Many many people doubt Lin, including many on this forum (**cough** Silk Infant **cough**). Lin is proving he thrives under pressure. More importantly, he simply delivers.

I have said it many times Hornets play much better with Lin on the floor. Stats don't lie. More Lin handles the ball, the better Hornets play. He makes great passes and he is one of the best at attacking the basket. He has proved it over and over again in this series.

Also, I stated at beginning the season if Goran Dragic deserves $90M, Lin does too. Lin is every bit and better player than Dragic and it is showing up on the court.

[tonman]

Lin and Kemba both had on nights last game so they gave each other off nights tonight. #Teamwork

12 assists from the two. That's what you do if your shots aren't falling.

No. Maimi trapped both guards so it was easier for them to find open man. If Maimi didn't trap, Kemba would put up 25 to 30 shots and total team assists will be around 10 like game 1, 2 and 4.

enough. sometimes Kemba shoots a bit much but he does trust his teammates. every team needs a go-to guy and he's trying to be that guy. I don't fault him, just his shot selection.

[fatlever]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/HornetsSwarm/status/725763572609986561[/tweet]

Lin says Hornets have best chemistry of any team he has ever played on.

[fatlever]

Also, I stated at beginning the season if Goran Dragic deserves $90M, Lin does too. Lin is every bit and better player than Dragic and it is showing up on the court.

Its clear from this series that Lin is at least as valuable as Dragic to his respective team. On the other hand, its clear Miami drastically overpaid Dragic for his role and fit with their team.