Left: NBA Houston Rockets player Yao Ming has fun before a charity game in Taipei yesterday. Right: NBA Golden State Warriors player Jeremy Lin demonstrates his skills during the game.
Jeremy Lin, Jennings catch fans’ eyes at Yao’s charity basketball game
Taiwan News
2010-07-29
By Joseph Yeh
Left: NBA Houston Rockets player Yao Ming has fun before a charity game in Taipei yesterday. Right: NBA Golden State Warriors player Jeremy Lin demonstrates his skills during the game.
Taiwan News
NBA player of the Golden State Warriors, Jeremy Lin spins a basket ball during a press conference, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in Taipei, Taiwan. Lin, the first Taiwanese American to join the NBA, signed with the Golden State Warriors of Oakland, California and is set to play the point guard position in the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)
Associated Press
NBA player of the Golden State Warriors, Jeremy Lin speaks with media during a press conference, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in Taipei, Taiwan. Lin, the first Taiwanese American to join the NBA, signed with the Golden State Warriors of Oakland, Calif. and is set to play the point guard position in the upcoming season.
Associated Press
Though it is fair to say the outstanding player at last night’s charity game in Taipei was Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks, who scored a game-high 31 points and entertained fans with dazzling dribbles, amazing assists and powerful dunks, all eyes were definitely on Jeremy Lin, the first Taiwanese-American player to join the National Basketball Association, who stole the spotlight with his every single move.
Added into the mix for the charity event at the very last minute after a call from Houston Rockets Chinese giant Yao Ming, who personally asked Lin to join the game sponsored by his foundation, Lin was definitely the hometown favorite for his deep connection with Taiwan.
Lin’s parents are both from Taiwan and sat watching last night’s game from sideline VIP seats along with Lin’s two brothers. The whole family flew to Taiwan together for the game and other related activities.
Lin, a 21-year-old Harvard graduate who recently signed a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, drew a standing ovation when he took the court with 6:45 left in the first quarter.   more …
