Jeremy Lin

Date of Birth: August 23, 1988

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jeremy Shu-How Lin is an American professional basketball player who gained international fame during his stint with the New York Knicks in the 2011-2012 NBA season. Born on August 23, 1988, in Torrance, California, and raised in Palo Alto, Lin is of Taiwanese descent and became a cultural sensation known as “Linsanity.” Lin attended Harvard University, where he played college basketball and graduated with a degree in Economics. Despite his impressive college career, he went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. However, Lin’s perseverance paid off when he signed with the Golden State Warriors. After brief periods with the Warriors and the Houston Rockets, Lin was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks in December 2011. Lin’s breakthrough came in February 2012 when he led the Knicks to a series of victories, capturing global attention with his dynamic playmaking and scoring ability. His performance earned him a spot in the starting lineup and made him a worldwide sensation. Following his time with the Knicks, Lin played for several other NBA teams, including the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors, with whom he won an NBA Championship in 2019. Lin also had a stint playing in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Lin’s career has been marked by his resilience, work ethic, and significant contributions to both the sport and the Asian-American community.