I should probably just call this The Jeremy Lin Blog

I checked the score on my iPhone during sushi/sake with the girls and announced it to the table, at which point, a random man at the table next to us enthusiastically joined our conversation and proclaimed his excitement about the Knicks win.

“Did you say Jeremy Lin? They won?”

Yes. And yes, 90 to 87.

“I was at Madison Square Garden the day they played the Nets. I put him in my fantasy basketball team that night. That night.”

“He’s been talking about it all evening.” His date said, with a really understanding look for someone whose boyfriend was obviously slightly preoccupied on Valentine’s Day.

After last night’s down-to-the-wire win, Lin now has the highest total score for the first five starting games of any NBA player in history. Talk about building up a fan expectations.

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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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Totally accurate comic representation of the NBA lockout

I know sports is usually Kate’s beat, but I’m pretty sure this is what happened with the NBA lockout that just ended.

…and then the giant basketball found his keys, and now all the men in my classes are spiritually fulfilled.