US EditionPalo Alto Native Jeremy Lin Is Guiding the Next Wave of Asian American Basketball Players
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA, AUG 3 – Jeremy Lin launched the JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp to mentor Asian American players, with five NBA players of Asian descent active in 2025, boosting representation in the sport.
- On Saturday, Former NBA star Jeremy Lin held his inaugural JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in Palo Alto, featuring two days of high-intensity training for top Asian American college players.
- Reflecting on his career, Lin, 35, views mentoring the next generation as his life’s next phase, inspired by his 2011-2012 rise with the New York Knicks and shaping perceptions of Asian American athletes.
- Over a two-week stretch during the 2011-2012 season, Lin averaged 25 points and 9.2 assists, leading the Knicks to an 8-1 record in his `Linsanity` run, and becoming the first Taiwanese American NBA player.
- Just 13 years later, Lin is grateful to have inspired the next wave of Asian American players as seven suited up in NBA games in 2025.
- Lin sees the camp as part of his transition from player to coach after completing his 15th pro season with the New Taipei Kings, planning to retire on his own terms.
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Jeremy Lin Launches Basketball Camp for Asian American College Players in Palo Alto
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin, known for sparking “Linsanity” back in 2012, is taking on a new role as mentor to young Asian American college athletes at his newly launched JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in his hometown of Palo Alto.
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Palo Alto native Jeremy Lin is guiding the next wave of Asian American basketball players
PALO ALTO — Jeremy Lin cringes a little bit when he hears people talk about his infamous Linsanity run. The Palo Alto native and former NBA standout never thought he would still be hearing stories about his legendary two-week stretch during the 2011-12 season over a decade later, but learning about how he served as an inspiration to Asian Americans brings a smile to his face. “Every time I hear about (Linsanity), I’m like, ‘Don’t tell me how o…
‘I feel like it’s my duty’: How Palo Alto native, former NBA standout Jeremy Lin is guiding the next wave of Asian American basketball players
PALO ALTO — Jeremy Lin cringes a little bit when he hears people talk about his infamous Linsanity run. The Palo Alto native and former NBA standout never thought he would still be hearing stories about his legendary two-week stretch during the 2011-12 season over a decade later, but learning about how he served as an inspiration to Asian Americans brings a smile to his face. “Every time I hear about (Linsanity), I’m like, ‘Don’t tell me how o…
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