Jeremy Lin’s first game as a Toronto Raptor got off to a heart warming start.
The Toronto crowd gave their newest point guard a standing ovation as he entered the game with 4:05 left in the first quarter.
The gesture did not go unnoticed by the Harvard graduate.
Tried to act cool but it was heartwarming! Thank you!! https://t.co/pmAR2iWDw6
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) February 14, 2019
The Atlanta Hawks bought out Lin’s contract earlier this week and he immediately began working out a deal with the Raptors. The team is second in the Eastern Conference and is expected to compete for a spot in the NBA finals.
Lin told reporters he’s tired of watching the playoffs from home and said “he almost feels like I’m cheating” joining a good team.
Jeremy Lin says what drew him to Raptors was how much they wanted him. And “I almost feel like I’m cheating” jumping into a good team.
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) February 14, 2019
Lin scored eight points, five rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block in 25 minutes of play. The Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 129-120. This is his ninth season the in the NBA.
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RE:Jeremy Lin Receives Standing Ovation in Toronto:Why did he cut off his hair? I wish him well