The update on Jeremy Lin’s season with the Brooklyn Nets‘ after their season-opening loss is not good.
“Jeremy worked tremendously hard during the off season and in training camp and was excited for the prospects of the team this season,” Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement. “We feel awful that the injury will cost him the season, however our entire organization will be there to support Jeremy in every way possible throughout his recovery. Jeremy remains an important part of this team and will continue to contribute in a leadership role.”
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This is the second straight year where Lin’s season was cut short by an injury. Last year, his first with the Nets, he only played 36 games.
Lin was brought to the Nets two years ago to be the starting point guard and was a leader in the clubhouse.
“The thing where he really sets the standard is his competitiveness,” said coach Kenny Atkinson. “I think we’ll miss him from a competitive standpoint; I think we’ll miss him from a defensive standpoint and just his leadership example and understanding what the coaching staff wants. You’ve got to call it what it is. It’s a big blow.”
