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Jeremy Lin's Jump to Stardom Has Marketers Comparing Knicks Guard to Yao Ming

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...
Via NESN.com  |  30 minutes ago
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Jeremy Lin is a dream for China

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...
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  13 hours ago
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Yao Ming reportedly tried to sign Jeremy Lin for his Chinese team during lockout

The New York Knicks must feel more fortunate by the day. They chose to stick with Jeremy Lin rather than releasing him, and to say it has paid off would be an epic understatement. Lin was released by both the Warriors and Rockets before landing in New York. In addition, he was reportedly recruited by his good friend Yao Ming to play for the Shanghai Sharks, a Chinese team that Yao...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  14 hours ago
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Yao Ming reportedly wanted Jeremy Lin to play for his team in Shanghai

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Via SportingNews.com  |  1 day ago
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Jeremy Lin: Linsanity Says Yao Ming is a Mentor and Close Friend

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...
Via Rant Sports  |  1 day ago
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Lin says Yao is a mentor

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.

Via NESN.com  |  1 day ago
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Yao Ming tried to recruit Knicks' Lin to China

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...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago
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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...
Via Fox Sports  |  1 day ago
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Artist paints Yao Ming portrait with basketball (Video)

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)
Via That NBA Lottery Pick  |  2 days ago
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Jeremy Lin: the art of lin, linning, and being linsational

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...
Via Sports Report 360  |  3 days ago
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