Jeremy Lin, Landry Fields, and "the nerdiest handshake in NBA history"

I promise to stop posting about Jeremy Lin soon, but this was too good not to share. The Mercury News brought this adorable video to attention. 

“Jeremy Lin and Landry Fields of the New York Knicks may comprise the most intelligent starting backcourt in NBA history….So it’s not surprising when Lin and Fields unveiled what has to be the nerdiest pre-game handshake in league history. The choreographed skit features the two skimming through an imaginary book, taking off their glasses and then placing them inside pocket protectors.” Mercury News

Watch the video here. Sound’s not necessary, so feel free to click in class.

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Linsanity: a brief introduction to Jeremy Lin

I’ll be honest. I’m a casual basketball fan at best, and I really only actively enjoy the last ten minutes of play. 

However, I am Asian-American, and I do love a good story. The Jeremy Lin phenomenon (“Linsanity”) is captivating, not only because the man has become a hero for Asian Americans, but also because his underdog story has given casual fans like me a reason to watch basketball again. 

In case you’ve been living under a rock, or if you’ve actually been doing your reading instead of watching basketball and then writing about it on the internet, here’s a quick primer on Lin’s sudden ascent, courtesy of the NY Times. 

And here’s a short recap, if you’re too lazy to read the Times piece:

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