Download or read book Jeremy Lin the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Greatest Underdog Stories written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Inspiring Story of the New Jersey Nets' Point Guard Jeremy Lin! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device. Limited time offer: If you buy the print edition, you can keep the Kindle edition for yourself! In Jeremy Lin: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Underdog Stories, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's grittiest point guards, Jeremy Lin. Once left with few options than sleeping on a teammate's couch, Jeremy Lin has had an incredible journey to get to where he is today as a highly capable starting point guard. Most known for his impressive performance in February through March of 2012, Jeremy Lin has since solidified himself as a top point guard in the league. Despite his successes, Jeremy Lin remains incredibly humble and a role model for aspiring basketball players around the world. He has become a global icon, especially within the Asian American community. In this unauthorized biography, you'll learn the story of what makes Jeremy so great and why it should be no surprise why he is successful today. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Life High School and College Career Getting Drafted, Detour to the NBA, Rookie Season, The Birth of Linsanity, Skyrocketing with the Rockets The Short Stop in Los Angeles, Linsanity to Charlotte, The Injury Years in Brooklyn Personal Life Impact on Basketball Legacy and Future An excerpt from the book: What makes the world of professional sports beautiful is that everyone goes through a unique journey towards relevance and stardom. The path towards the life of a professional athlete, particularly in the NBA, takes many forms and shapes. Others have had it easy since they were young. Some showed potential early on but could not live up to it. And there are even some that never showed any hint of greatness within them but would eventually turn out to be better than advertised. Because journeys differ, not everyone gets to experience the full-frontal media-exposed life towards stardom that heralded basketball stars such as Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, and LeBron James had ever since they showed potential for stardom at an early age. Similarly, not everyone goes through the process of long-term development that late-blooming players such as Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Draymond Green have had to undergo. But there are those types of journeys that are as rare as they come. One case in point was how Jeremy Lin was able to make a name for himself in the NBA when the rest of the league thought he was merely a novelty player. Born in the United States to Taiwanese parents, Jeremy Lin is as Asian as they come, but grew up as an American. With that in mind, Lin was practically a basketball ambassador for Asia, where more than half of the world's population resides. His Taiwanese roots made him a similar player to that of Yao Ming because of how they bridged America with the Asian market. However, what made him more unique was that he was raised in an American setting whereas some of the other international ambassadors of the NBA grew up in their respective home countries. Because of this, Lin became the very first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent that made it as far as the NBA. Tags: Jeremy Lin Bio, Jeremy Lin basketball, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, D'Angelo Russell, James Harden, Brook Lopez, Stephen Curry, Carmelo Anthony, Asian American basketball players, Taiwan basketball, Linsanity

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Bill Davis and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVThis true story is truly “Lin-sane!”/divDIV /divDIVThe world is exposed to an individual like Jeremy Lin only once in a generation. His journey has taken him from practicing lay-ups on the court at the local YMCA to hitting last minute game-winners on the grand stage at Madison Square Garden. This book charts Jeremy’s life story, from the streets of Palo Alto to the dormitories of Harvard to the major arenas throughout the country. Through exclusive interviews, play-by-plays, and colorful recollections, we get an intimate look at Jeremy’s story. It is one of unyielding determination, true faith, and unimaginable success./div

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Ted Kluck and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring story of Asian-American basketball player Jeremy Lin, who went from unknown underdog to rescuer of the New York Knicks in just a few weeks.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Belmont and Belcourt Biographies and published by Price World Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where did Jeremy Lin come from? Kobe Bryant said it best: "Players playing that well don't usually come out of nowhere. It seems like they come out of nowhere, but if you can go back and take a look, his skill level was probably there from the beginning. It probably just went unnoticed." After being passed over by top colleges, then spending a year warming benches and getting passed back and forth NBA between teams and only seeing game time in the D-Leagues, Jeremy Lin gave the world of professional basketball an unforgettable breakout performance, rocking Madison Square Garden and leaving everybody asking, "Just where did this guy come from?" The answer is simple – He's been hiding in plain sight. The 23 year old Harvard graduate has been an outstanding ball-player from an early age. Jeremy Lin's story is both astounding and uplifting and something that shouldn't be missed. From obscurity to "Linsanity" – this is the story of Jeremy Lin. This book also includes all of Lin's collegiate, D-League, and NBA statistics.

Download or read book Linspired written by Mike Yorkey and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linspired reveals the remarkable journey of the ultimate underdog, Jeremy Lin, formerly of the New York Knicks, current superstar point guard of the Houston Rockets, and the first American-born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the National Basketball Association. In spite of being cut by two NBA teams before he signed with the Knicks, Lin always trusted that God had a plan for his life and his talents. In an interview with Mike Yorkey, Lin says, "I'm not exactly sure how it is all going to turn out, but I know for a fact that God has called me to be here now in the NBA.” After weeks of sitting at the end of the bench, a teammate’s injury finally placed Lin on the court. Since then, he has captivated sports fans throughout the world with his tremendous skill and humble response to all the acclaim. Weighing in on this phenomenon are tennis’s Michael Chang, the first notable Asian-American athlete, Lin’s pastor, Stephen Chen, and Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic. Other features include eight pages of full-color photos and in-depth interviews with Lin himself, as well as an entirely new chapter detailing Jeremy’s move to the Rockets.

Download or read book Linspired Kids Edition written by Mike Yorkey and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linspired reveals the inside story of the remarkable and meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin, superstar of the New York Knicks the first Asian-American-born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. Discover the journey of the underdog who beat the odds to reach his current stardom and catch the attention of the sports world with both his incredible basketball skills and his on and off-court example of faith, persistence, and hard work. After receiving no athletic scholarship offers out of high school and not being drafted by an NBA team after graduating from Harvard, Lin signed a deal with his hometown team of the Golden State Warriors. After only his first year of play he was waived by the Warriors, but he was picked up by the Houston Rockets. Again, he was let go, on Christmas Eve, 2011. In spite of this disappointment, Lin always remained positive and trusted that God had a plan for his life and talents. Soon after, Lin was picked up when the New York Knicks needed a guard. After weeks of sitting on the bench, a teammate’s injury placed Lin on the court, and since then he has captivated sports fans throughout the world with his tremendous skill and humble response.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin Rising Star written by James Buckley Jr. and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biography of worldwide basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin! Jeremy Lin is an overnight basketball success! But in order for him to have been ready for his big opportunity, he had to put in years of hard work and practice. Follow along as we trace Jeremy's rise from his high-school days, college hoops at Harvard, and bouncing around the NBA to his awesome, unprecedented performances with the New York Knicks. It's Lin-credible!

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Pete DiPrimio and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by his father, Jeremy Lin learned how to play basketball at the local YMCA with his brothers. Growing up in California, it wasn’t until high school that Jeremy started to play basketball for the school team. He was an outstanding student, but he was picked on for being a skinny and weak basketball player. Just before his senior year in high school, he was chosen to attend Harvard, where he would go on to become an Ivy League player. He was signed by the Golden State Warriors, but wasn’t given much opportunity to play. At the end of 2011, he was signed by the Knicks and led them to seven straight victories, which sparked a global following that became known as Linsanity. In 2012, he signed a three–year contract with the Houston Rockets. He started the Jeremy Lin Foundation to help underprivileged kids and communities. Will Linsanity continue to unfold . . . only time will tell.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Bill Gutman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would have thought that an Asian American who majored in economics at Harvard would become the NBA’s most talked about star? While the story seems more like Hollywood fantasy, it has really happened. Undrafted out of college and waived in short order by the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin was signed by the underachieving New York Knicks in December 2011. In his first twenty-three games, he played only fifty-five total minutes and was close to being cut again. Then, on February 4, 2012, with the Knick decimated by injury, he came off the bench against the New Jersey Nets and scored 25 points, leading the Knicks to victory. He started the following game and topped that with 28 points and eight assists. Linsanity was born! Here Lin’s full story—from the playgrounds of Palo Alto to a high school championship to the Ivy League to sleeping on his brother’s couch to stardom at Madison Square Garden. As he begins the 2012-2013 reason with a new contract totaling almost $30 million for four years, his story will entertain and inspire sports fans and non-sports fans alike.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Matthew John Doeden and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Jeremy Lin became the first Harvard graduate to play in the NBA since 1954? Discover how this undrafted college player skyrocketed to fame in the NBA.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin written by Timothy Dalrymple and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin recently became a New York Knicks phenomenon and he's the NBA's first American-born player of Taiwanese descent. The book will chronicle Lin's high school, college and early career in the NBA with particular emphasis on the media explosion surrounding his success as starting point guard with the Knicks. It will explore how Jeremy's Christian faith, family, education and cultural inheritance have contributed to his success. The book will also include interviews with basketball experts on Jeremy's future in the NBA, Asian-American thought leaders on the role of race in Jeremy's rise to stardom, and renowned Christian athletes and pastors on the potent combination of faith and sports.

Download or read book Yao Ming the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Most Dominant Centers written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Inspiring Story of the Houston Rockets' Legendary Center Yao Ming! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! In Yao Ming: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Dominant Centers, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's greatest ambassadors, Yao Ming. Yao Ming was the face of the Houston Rockets franchise alongside Tracy McGrady. Throughout the 2000s, the duo led the Rockets in a tough Western Conference. While Yao ultimately was forced to retire early due to injuries, the impact he left on the game at an international level was profound. Yao served in many ways as the bridge for the NBA to gain a viewership in China. Millions would tune into Rockets games to watch the dominant center overpower his peers. In this short unauthorized biography, you'll learn Yao's inspirational story into the league. Here is a preview of what is inside this book: Childhood and Early Years Chinese Basketball Association Career and Yao's Road to the NBA NBA Career Entering the Draft, Rookie Season, The Rise of Yao Ming Teaming Up with T-Mac, The Injury-Plagued Seasons, the Falling Great Wall The Return from Injury, Breaking Past the First Round Missing an Entire Season Short-lived Return, Final NBA Season Yao Ming's International Career Yao Ming's Personal Life Yao Ming's Impact on Basketball Yao Ming's Legacy An excerpt from the book: The east and the west have always been worlds apart in every aspect. Culturally, Eastern countries have always been a lot different from their western. People eat different food, wear different clothes, speak different languages, and have various views about life in general. In the world of sports, the gap only grows larger. Eastern countries enjoy soccer and cricket among other sports, compared to the Americans who prefer basketball and football. However, one man dared to cut the gap between the east and the west, particularly in basketball as his larger-than-life frame acted as the bridge between the two different worlds. Yao Ming is the sole reason that basketball became the language which united the sporting worlds of the east and the west. Historically in China, the Great Wall was constructed to protect the nation's capital from foreign invasion. As long as the Great Wall stood, the country remained secure and harmonious, safe from any outside interference or influence that could have disrupted the people's daily lives. However, the great wall called Yao, as tall and as long as he is, did not shield the country of China away from the foreign influence of basketball. Instead, the wall opened its gates up and allowed a bridge to be created between China and the United States as far as basketball was concerned. The sport has never been as popular in China as it is today thanks to the influences of Yao Ming. While Yao has long acted as a basketball ambassador of Asia to other Western countries, he was a dominated figure in the game itself, just as the Great Wall of China stood as a symbol of strength and dominance for the great eastern powerhouse. From the moment he first stepped foot on an NBA court, and to the final second he played in the league, Yao was always a towering and fearsome figure in the game of basketball. Tags: Yao Ming Bio, Yao Ming basketball, Houston Rockets basketball, tracy mcgrady, shaq, yi jianlian, jeremy lin, allen iverson, michael jordan, kobe bryant, shawn bradley, dikembe mutombo

Download or read book The Amazing Rise of Jeremy Lin written by Martin Gitlin and published by 45th Parallel Press. This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amazing Rise of Jeremy Lin takes readers inside the unexpected NBA career rise of Jeremy Lin during his 2011-2012 season with the New York Knicks. Provides background leading up to Lin's mega-popularity, review of the season, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling in these books will captivate readers. The series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information.

Download or read book Linspired written by Mike Yorkey and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the popular New York Knicks point guard, his upbringing, faith, and exploits in the NBA.

Download or read book Jeremy Lin Basketball Phenom written by Marty Gitlin and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Playmakers series introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Jeremy Lin: Basketball Phenom summarizes Jeremy Lin 's life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the court. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Linspired written by Mike Yorkey and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated biography of Jeremy Lin follows his career through ups and downs, Linsanity, the New York Knicks, to the Houston Rockets, and shows how through it all, Jeremy Lin was led by his unwavering faith.

Download or read book Zion Williamson the Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Rising Stars written by Clayton Geoffreys and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Inspiring Story of the New Orleans Pelicans' Rising Star, Zion Williamson! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Zion Williamson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star power forwards, Zion Williamson. When Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, it was unclear how the franchise would move forward without Davis as their franchise centerpiece. Clarity quickly came though as Zion Williamson was selected with the top pick of 2019 NBA Draft. While he still has much to prove, Zion has generated an intense amount of excitement across the league. We have not been fortunate to see a player quite like Zion, arguably ever in NBA history. It won't be long before Zion adds more accomplishments to his basketball legacy. This book shares more about Zion's journey to playing professional basketball and what has made him the player he is today after his rookie season. Get this basketball book on Zion Williamson today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go. Here is a preview of what is inside this Zion Williamson book: Chapter 1: Childhood and Early Life Chapter 2: High School Career Chapter 3: College Career Chapter 4: NBA Career - Getting Drafted, Delayed Debut and Making a Statement Chapter 5: Personal Life Chapter 6: Legacy and Future An excerpt from this biography book on Zion Williamson's story: In the world of basketball or even professional sports in general, hype has always been one of the major factors that everyone looks at when determining the next face of the league. The hype that a player receives before he even has the opportunity to showcase what he can do always makes a great story and is a good way to market the player himself, the league, the sport, and even other related brands. The world of basketball is always in search of the next big thing, so the hype surrounding up-and-comers is something that will never fail to attract attention. Those players who enter the league with a huge amount of hype have very often lived up to what the media has been selling. A perfect example of this is Michael Jordan, who came into the NBA as a hyped-up college star; Jordan had a great career at UNC and won a title as a freshman with a spectacular, game-winning shot. Jordan was so hyped that he was already being offered endorsement deals and signed with a shoe company even before he played his first NBA game. As most of us know, MJ certainly lived up to that hype, as he eventually became the league's biggest star during his era and is still widely regarded as the greatest of all time. Meanwhile, another much-hyped player, Shaquille O'Neal, also came into the NBA with a lot of attention and did not disappoint us with a career built on his physical dominance, marketable personality, and championship pedigree--he went on to become one of the greatest centers in the history of the sport. As the NBA reached the 2000s, LeBron James became the league's most-hyped prospect. James, even as a high school player, had a rare and exciting combination of size, skill, and athleticism that positively screamed "NBA star." Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Zion Williamson today! This is just one of many basketball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's other basketball biographies on young stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after you finish this one.