The Rapid Rise of Jeremy Lin

The Takeaway

A few weeks ago nobody wanted him. Now NBA scouts are scratching their heads, wondering how they so badly misjudged recent Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin. With every game, Lin continues to outscore his previous career high –  and he doesn’t show signs of slowing down. “J-Lin” has also garnered a great deal of attention for being the league’s first Asian-American player, as well as his devout Christianity. Keith Chow is an Asian American basketball fan. He’s also one of the editors of   “Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology.”

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