I haven't updated on Jeremy Lin since last October 2012! Before the NBA season started. Since that time, Jeremy Lin's NBA career has had only a few bright moments that match the Linsanity times. Jeremy Lin had a rough pre-season. Right before the start of the 2012-2013 NBA season, the Rockets traded for James Harden and offered him a max contract of around $80 million USD. Jeremy Lin hasn't had the impact on the Rockets as he had with the Knicks. The Rockets sitting in the 8th spot during the All-Star break, but Portland and my hometown Lakers are hot on their heals. Only about 2 months left to move up or secure their 8th spot. If they get on a run, they can get up to 7th. If Denver or Golden Stare falter, they can move up even higher.
I've had NBA league pass since Jeremy's breakout last February. I've diligently watch most Rocket games, but not always in its entirety. But Kevin McHale's system is not suited for Jeremy Lin's strengths. More often than not, Jeremy dribbles the ball up and passes it away and runs to the corner and stays there. On defense, the Rocket's big men look like Dwight Howard, un-interested in defending the pick and roll. Jeremy is often left on an island and gets blamed for letting his guy score. Jeremy Lin also seems to get a lot of ticky tack foul calls, while getting hammered repeatedly on the offensive side with barely a call going his way most of the time. If Houston wants to maximize their investment in Jeremy Lin, trade him or get another back court friendly coach that knows how to teach team defense.
On a positive note, the Rockets are 29-26 and in playoff position. When the season started, there were few that would have predicted they would be playoff bound.
On a even more awesomely positive note, Jeremy Lin launch his foundation recently, The Jeremy Lin Foundation.
And another thing, Jeremy Lin's documentary, Linsanity will get its day in the theaters. Getting shown at the 2013 Sundance festival and pick up for US and overseas distribution has been awesome. Along with a more than successful Kick Starter campaign.
Check out all the awesome Jeremy Lin YouTube stuff since October as well.
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