‘Linsanity’ a compelling tale of courage, passion

MANILA, Philippines - The story of Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin, the new face of Asian basketball after Chinese Yao Ming, will be shown in the movie “Linsanity” which coincides with the staging of the first-ever NBA Global Games Philippines 2013.

“I’m thankful to have the chance to inspire people especially my fellow Asians because I want them to see that dreams do come true if you don’t give up and you keep on persevering,” said the 25-year-old Lin, during yesterday’s media day at the MOA Arena.

The movie “Linsanity” documents the journey of the former Harvard University stalwart towards success and at how his passion and talent for the game have been finally recognized in the most-watched cage league in the world.

Lin actually is not only one of the most popular NBA players in Asia today but also proved to be an inspiration, having been sent in and out of the NBA and the Developmental League several times before he was eventually cut by the Golden State Warriors and, ironically, the Rockets.

But he later found a place with the Knicks where he started as fourth-string point guard before getting a chance to start in one unforgettable stretch in February last year when New York went on an unbelievable streak that gave birth to “Linsanity.”