Jeremy Lin: Linsanity Says Yao Ming is a Mentor and Close Friend

Published: 12th Feb 12 1:47 pm
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by Jeff Shull
New York Giants, Houston Texans, Texas A&M Football Featured Columnist
Jeremy Lin: Linsanity Says Yao Ming is a Mentor and Close Friend
Brace Hemmelgarn-US PRESSWIRE

Jeremy Lin, who is also known by many other nicknames, such as “Linsanity,” has taken the NBA by storm, leading the New York Knicks to five straight wins.

The Asian sensation claims that former All Star center Yao Ming has been a mentor to him, and according to the New York Daily News, the two are close friends and go to dinner when they are in the same city.

“I talk to Yao after every game,” Lin said.. “He’s taken me out to eat every time we’re in the same city. He’s obviously a role model and a big brother to me and we keep in touch all the time.”

The former Houston Rockets center retired last summer due to nagging foot injuries, but before that he was and remains to this day, an ambassador to the NBA.

Lin could not have picked a better role model.

With Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony set to return very soon, one wonders how long “Linsanity” will continue.

For now, the Harvard grad remains a popular phenomenon, getting the Madison Square Garden to their feet with every spectacular play.

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