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Jeremy Lin has Knee Surgery – Read his Facebook Question and Answer Session with Fans

April 10, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

New York Knicks Jeremy Lin knee surgery facebook q and a

Source: Jeremy Lin Facebook fan page

Wow.

No more Jeremy Lin. No more watching of New York Knick games. I suddenly feel like I have so much time on my hands. If you haven’t heard, Jeremy the Great is injured and most likely out for more than 6 or so weeks. There is some sense that he may or may not make the beginning of the NBA playoffs – if the Knicks can hold on to the final spots of the Eastern Conference.

He recently had surgery to repair his knee, yet reached out to his fans to do a Q and A. Take a look at some of the questions below and see how Jeremy Lin responds. Another reason to follow this Asian American basketball player.

Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields both Explain their Secret Handshake

March 20, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

A post was created here before on Konnect Magazine on the secret handshake between Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields. It’s not a secret anymore as there have been countless articles written by others explaining the handshake.

Now, here’s the explanation of their handshake explained to all of us by Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields themselves! Pretty neat to see them explaining this pre-game ritual.

The Biggest, Youngest Fan Ever of the Great Jeremy Lin – his Parents must be so Proud

March 19, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

If you are a fan of the New York Knicks Jeremy Lin, you’ll certainly enjoy this cute video of a Korean boy living the dream. If you are a parent with a child/children and you’re a Jeremy Lin fanatic, you’ll most certainly enjoy this video. Perhaps you too can dream that your boy will one day be the next Jeremy Lin.

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Jeremy Lin’s agent, Roger Montgomery, is also Linsanity – the Meteoric Rise of an Unknown Agent

March 13, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

Jennifer Whitney for The New York Times

Talk about representing a no namer like Jeremy Lin at the right place, the right time. This is the story of Roger Montgomery, Jeremy Lin’s sports agent. The world is noticing Linsanity’s legitimacy in the NBA, but it is Roger Montgomery who is also making a huge splash in the eyes of sports agents around the world – a lincredible story. Sorry, couldn’t help it.

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The Racist Landscape Surrounding Jeremy Lin

March 9, 2012 By Kee Won Huh

As of late, Linsanity seems to have come back down to earth. Frankly, that was to be expected. At the end of the day, the Knicks have issues that go well beyond Jeremy (e.g. coaching, player chemistry, and so on), and Lin is still a young player with a lot to learn. Indeed, he is a great player. The flashes of brilliance he displayed during his initial run simply would not have been possible unless he had the raw skills to back it up. But now that the competition has gotten wind and the Knicks superstars have comeback, Lin will have to mature and adapt. In the years to come, I am confident Jeremy will rise to the challenge, especially considering the type of adversity he’s faced his entire life.

And speaking of adversity, that leads me to the purpose of this post. At the peak of all the Linsanity, it became clear to the world that there was a dark side to it all. Of course, Lin always knew the shadow side was there—he lived it his entire life. But America is being educated on the fly, and, in many respects, you can tell. Lin exposes a racism so deeply entrenched that many in our country don’t even realize it’s there. In fact, many, it would seem, are unwitting bigots. [Read more...]

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Video: “Chink in the Armor” – ESPN Steven A Smith’s Compelling Argument on the New York Knicks Jeremy Lin Ethnic Sensitivity

February 21, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

New York Knicks Guard Jeremy Lin Wears Faith on Wrist

February 20, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

Jeremy Lin jumps.

Jeremy Lin dunks.

Jeremy Lin steals.

Jeremy Lin passes.

Jeremy Lin scores.

Jeremy Lin turns over (eek!)

Jeremy Lin also does something else: he pumps – pumps his hands in the air.

If you looked closely at your television set or on the screen of your computer during a game, notice the wristband that he has on. You’ll notice a bright colored wristband on his right wrist. Next time you watch Linsanity on the courts, take a look.

Take a look at the wrist of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin and you may see something you haven’t before. Lin is sporting wristbands from Active Faith, an apparel company started by former professional basketball player Lanny Smith and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Tolliver.

The only other place items can be purchased is at MyActiveFaith.com, which was re-launched this weekend, and contact can be made via Twitter @Active_Faith. In Jesus Name I Play bands, like the ones Lin wears, can be purchased for $3. Among other items for sale: CrossFit shirts are $26, women’s yoga tights are $30 and hoodies are $45.

Lin was on board with wearing the brand before his newfound stardom. He has led the Knicks to eight wins in the past nine games. A former D-League teammate, Patrick Ewing Jr., introduced him to Active Faith. Source: USA Today

The Christian Nerd High Five: Time Magazine’s Step by Step Explanation of New York Knicks’s Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields Pre-game Ritual

February 17, 2012 By Konnect Magazine

On a previous post last week, I shared some insight into the New York Knicks’s Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields pre-game hand shake ritual. And then, I bumped into Time Magazine’s step by step explanation. It was pretty neat to actually see hand-drawn pictures of Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields opening the bible and doing their thing.

When you view the step by step picture, hover your cursor over the picture and scroll to the right. Good job, Time Magazine, for explaining this peculiar pre-game ritual before every New York Knicks game. One comes to appreciate this ritual after having some clue as to what they do each and every time.

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Jeremy Lin has Knee Surgery – Read his Facebook Question and Answer Session with Fans

Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields both Explain their Secret Handshake

The Biggest, Youngest Fan Ever of the Great Jeremy Lin – his Parents must be so Proud

Jeremy Lin’s agent, Roger Montgomery, is also Linsanity – the Meteoric Rise of an Unknown Agent

The Racist Landscape Surrounding Jeremy Lin

Video: “Chink in the Armor” – ESPN Steven A Smith’s Compelling Argument on the New York Knicks Jeremy Lin Ethnic Sensitivity

New York Knicks Guard Jeremy Lin Wears Faith on Wrist

The Christian Nerd High Five: Time Magazine’s Step by Step Explanation of New York Knicks’s Jeremy Lin and Laundry Fields Pre-game Ritual

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