Yesterday, Chinese basketball star Jeremy Lin released a video, announcing that he will not renew his contract with the Beijing Shougang team. He will continue to pursue his NBA dream. Jeremy Lin said that this is the most difficult decision in his life. The Shougang Club sent blessings to Jeremy Lin and said that "we will always be one family."
Jeremy Lin (right) data map, courtesy of Xinhua News Agency. In the video
, Jeremy Lin spoke out of his decision straightforwardly: not to look back at the Shougang team this year. In this nearly two-minute video, Jeremy Lin said: "This is really the hardest decision in my life." Jeremy Lin said that although the Shougang team treated him very well, he finally decided to continue to chase his NBA. dream. In fact, Jeremy Lin has been entangled repeatedly about CBA or NBA. At present, several NBA teams have indeed contacted Jeremy Lin’s US agent. However, due to the epidemic, it is difficult to make a final conclusion on what will happen to the NBA next season or even whether it will play.
Jeremy Lin admitted that the motivation for dreaming comes from the support of the fans, "Whether I am injured or traded or failed, you have always encouraged and supported me, and have always told me not to give up." Jeremy Lin said that when he told his family to leave China the day before, He shed tears. "I know that this year is such a special year. I will be able to play with the Shougang team for a year. I will never forget. I can see these fans every day and I am really touched."
Beijing Shougang Basketball Club quickly responded to this. In response, he issued an official statement stating that Jeremy Lin will not play in the CBA as a foreign aid for the Shougang team in the new season, and wished him his best wishes. In fact, the contract renewal negotiations between the Shougang team and Jeremy Lin have been going on positively and smoothly. Both parties almost have to complete the contract renewal, and even have completed the physical examination, just short of signing.
Last summer, Jeremy Lin joined the Shougang team. In 43 games, he averaged 32.9 minutes, contributed 22.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game. On the field, he organized the offense calmly and rationally with an excellent overall view, and led the team to victory with the performance of rushing to the basket time after time. On the sidelines, his interaction with his teammates and fans became a warm scenery; off the field, he Actively engaged in public welfare, during the epidemic and in the "Three Distractions" charity project, his individuals and teams made donations.
