Jeremy Lin sent the world on fire last February averaging 20.9 points, 8.4 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.1 steals a game with the Knicks. It was a tremendous story and a lot of fun to watch. But as quickly as it caught fire, it fizzled out just as quick. So what happened ? The return of Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks lineup proved very detrimental to Lin's production. Couple that with the fact that Carmelo lobbied for the departure of head coach Mike D'Antoni, who's fast paced, pick and roll offense was the perfect match for Lin's style. Under coach Mike Woodson, Lin's numbers were 15 points and just over 6 assists per game, which was then followed by a season ending knee injury. Over the summer Houston acquired Lin in free agency. Many wonder if this was more of a basketball or a business decision with Houston looking to capitalize on the Asian market like they did with Yao.
- Someone is going to reach for Lin in your draft, just don't be that guy. Lin has a tendency to turn the ball over way to often. Not to mention the secret is out on this Harvard product. Once opposing defenses finally decided to press Lin, it was almost embarrassing to watch. He looked like a fish out of water. Pass on Lin in your drafts, there are going to be much better talent where is projected to go.
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