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Lin says Yao is a mentor
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February 12, 2012
Jeremy Lin says that Yao Ming has been a terrific role model for him and that the two go out to dinner every time they are in the same city.
Jeremy Lin: the art of lin, linning, and being linsational
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February 10, 2012
The opportunity to replace the value of Yao Ming was thought never to be a possibility, but it was right before Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey’s eyes until he opted to release Jeremy Lin from the team. It is a move that will only hurt his legacy with the organization, but will cost the team some fans in Asia and all around the world.
Jeremy Lin is the real deal and should...
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February 10, 2012
Artist paints Yao Ming portrait with basketball (Video)
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February 11, 2012
It's not often that painters use basketballs to paint portraits of former NBA big men but the below video is exactly that.Watch as this Shangai artist named Yi Hong paints a portrait of former Rockets star Yao Ming using only a basketball:(Courtesy of Sports Grid)
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February 11, 2012
Yao Ming reportedly wanted Jeremy Lin to play for his team in Shanghai
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Jeremy Lin is a dream for China
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February 13, 2012
Once rejected by a number of NBA teams, New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has emerged in one of the worlds biggest sports markets. While Linsanity hits America we can only imagine the insanity that is hitting China, the NBA’s biggest market outside of North America. As his success continues so will marketing efforts not only here in America but also in China. “There’s no question...
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February 13, 2012
Jeremy Lin's Jump to Stardom Has Marketers Comparing Knicks Guard to Yao Ming
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February 14, 2012
Jeremy Lin has taken over the basketball world by coming out of nowhere to put up eye-popping numbers and ignite a Knicks run. It was only a matter of time before conversations began about how profitable the guard can be. As a Chinese-American, Lin's success obviously opens up an entirely new landscape for marketing opportunities -- on top of an already robust New York market...
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February 14, 2012
Lin on Yao: 'He's obviously a role model and a big brother'
Jeremy Lin calls Yao Ming a friend as well as a “role model” and the former Houston Rockets center is someone Lin can learn from in terms of how to deal with all the attention, locally and internationally, that comes with instant fame.
Yao Ming tried to recruit Knicks' Lin to China
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February 12, 2012
Former NBA all-star Yao Ming attempted to recruit New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin to his Chinese professional team, the Shanghai Sharks, during the NBA lockout.According to league sources, Yao and Lin have been close ever since the former Harvard guard played in Yao’s charity games in Taiwan and Beijing in August 2010. Yao, who officially retired from basketball due to nagging...
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February 12, 2012
Jeremy Lin: Linsanity Says Yao Ming is a Mentor and Close Friend
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February 12, 2012
Jeremy Lin, who is also known by many other nicknames, such as “Linsanity,” has taken the NBA by storm, leading the New York Knicks to five straight wins.
The Asian sensation claims that former All Star center Yao Ming has been a mentor to him, and according to the New York Daily News, the two are close friends and go to dinner when they are in the same city.
“I...
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February 12, 2012
Report: Yao tried to sign Lin during lockout
Yao Ming attempted to sign Knicks point guard sensation Jeremy Lin to play for his Shanghai Sharks during the NBA lockout, but was unsuccessful, two league sources said.
Lin, who scored 20 points as the Knicks beat the Timberwolves Saturday night, 100-98, has had a close bond with Yao since playing in the former Rockets star's charity basketball games in Taiwan and Beijing in...
Why Jeremy Lin is more important than Yao Ming for Asian athletes
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February 12, 2012
Jeremy Lin breaks the stereotype of the “unathletic Asian” athlete.
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After scoring 89 points in his first 3 games, the New York Knicks Jeremy Lin has created “Linsanity” online not only in America, but also in China. Since the NBA’s Chinese micro-blog account posted a status update yesterday highlighting Lin’s record-setting start, it...
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February 12, 2012
Report: Yao tried to sign Lin
Yao Ming attempted to sign Knicks point guard sensation Jeremy Lin
to play for his Shanghai Sharks during the NBA lockout, but was
unsuccessful, two league sources said.
Jeremy Lin to Cash in on His Newfound Fame in Asia?
The NBA’s newest – and most unexpected – sensation, Jeremy Lin, could potentially see a nice boost in his bank account from endorsement partners in North America and the Far East if he can keep up some of his exploits. Reuters has the details: “That storyline alone would make the 23-year-old Californian an attractive proposition to advertisers, but add in the fact he was...
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