The hype is real. What about the player behind it?
Remember the hype around Carl English? Set all kinds of records at the U of Hawaii. Cut short his college career to declare for the draft. Hired a video crew to come to his house on draft night.
Didn't get drafted. That had to be one of the most humiliating moments a wannabe pro ever inflicted on himself. Been kicking around pro basketball in various European leagues ever since.
So, I'm not much of a sports guy to begin with, and I hear about this Lin fellow, and even though I figure it's bound to be another English-style self- immolation, I just have to have a look.
The Knicks played Toronto last night. For three quarters Lin looked pretty average. Made some nice plays but gave away the ball a lot. Played against Calderon most of the time.
Lin got better as the game got closer. Made a couple of plays in the last five minutes that were exceptional. Then we get to the last possession.
Lin holds holds holds the ball till the last possible second. That was utterly masterful, a beautiful thing to watch. It was like time stood still.
With one second on the clock he does a vertical rise of about four feet, shoots over Calderon's head and sinks three points with .5 on the clock.
This guy is the real deal.
Linsanity rules!
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