The ultimate chapter of “Linsanity” is formally over.
Former Knicks level guard Jeremy Lin introduced his retirement from basketball via an Instagram publish Saturday evening.
“As athletes, we're at all times conscious that the potential for retirement isn't distant,” Lin said in his post. “I've spent my 15 12 months profession figuring out that in the future I must stroll away, and but really saying goodbye to basketball at this time has been the toughest resolution I've ever made.”
Lin, 37, spent 9 seasons within the NBA, averaging 11.6 factors, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals throughout 480 video games.
“So many individuals have sacrificed and poured into my journey, greater than I may ever repay,” Lin added, writing his caption in each English and Chinese language. “Thanks all for believing in me, for strolling with me, for celebrating my highs and selecting me up in my lows. This can be a journey I by no means needed to finish however I do know it's time.
“I'll perpetually miss enjoying basketball in entrance of you all however our time will transcend simply enjoying. Right here's to what's forward.”
After going undrafted in 2010, Lin signed with the Warriors, the place he performed in 29 video games earlier than the crew waived him halfway via the 2010-11 NBA season.
Lin is probably most identified for his breakout season with the Knicks in 2011-12, the place the guard averaged a career-high 14.6 factors, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals via 35 video games.
Throughout his iconic “Linsanity” run that season, Lin averaged 25 factors and 9.2 assists, whereas capturing over 50 p.c from the sector and main the Knicks to a seven-game successful streak throughout the stretch that lasted practically your complete month of February.
Following his time with the Knicks, Lin frolicked with 5 different NBA groups — together with a short cease with the crosstown Nets — and completed his NBA profession with the Raptors in 2019, successful his first and solely NBA championship.
After the NBA, Lin performed within the Chinese language Basketball Affiliation from 2019-20 via 2022-23.
