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Jeremy Lin, Linsanity and the Asian-American identity

The other night on PIX11, during a season preview, Jeremy Lin was asked if Linsanity was played out or will it return to New York. Lin, ever the diplomat, responded, “I think I’m grateful for the experience. I mean, do I like it when everyone calls to me or refers to me or only thinks of me as that, I’d say it’s not my preference.”

It’s something Lin has spoken about in virtually every interview since he announced his signing with the Nets on July 1, something he doesn’t seem to relish discussing (but knowing his return to New York would require it.