Yeah, he's a sleeper that's for sure. The proof in the pudding will come from having either Amare, Melo or both back in the lineup with him.

Frankly I think he's providing what they had hoped Landry Fields would offer. Rumor was that after today's match, his contract is guaranteed for the remainder of the season. If he keeps up the standard, then I wouldn't be surprised if Landry Fields becomes trade bait.

You'll also notice that Chandler has been a stud for the Knicks since Lin started. Reminiscent of the Nash/Stoudamire days in Phoenix.

Frankly all the Knicks need minimum is "assists". Lin can offer that if Melo can become more of a spot shooter than an "I need the ball to make my own shots" player.

He brings so much positive energy also which the Knicks have been lacking all season

very nice


watch that video and i know we dont have the athletes here that the nba does but no way does he dunk that here. starts his run beyond the 3 point line no one wants to come across?? the coach would smash your head in for that.. even if your getting done for the charge lin wouldnt have even gotten the shot off before the foul. 2 shots make em earn it. what a joke. i guess it is the big show. lucky they put on such a great show. if i was a coach ild be showing that footage to my players and saying if i catch you spectating like that dont bother showing up next game.

the nba for a long time has always been about star before team. miami might learn this the hard way as they watch team after team win champs while their dream teamers make gorgeous plays.

yeah saw a highlight video of this guy just today! kid can ball and he went to harvard aparently so must have a good head on his shoulders!

knicks would be loving him right now as you know he is going to be popular in the asian market which = $

great energy about him too!

watch this below clip and you will like him even more...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seX6DqKdHic

seems he made it the hard way and Golden State would be kicking themsleves right now!

Maybe the domestic Asian market, but I did wonder how he'd be supported in China given their special relationship with Taiwan?

Interestingly enough, for those who don't believe Matthew Dellavedova is an NBA prospect, Lin's college numbers from his senior year at Harvard are very similar to those that Delly is posting as a junior, albeit in the tougher WCC conference;

In his senior year (2009-10), Lin averaged 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks, and was again a unanimous selection for All-Ivy League First Team. He was one of 30 midseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award and one of 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award.

No doubt there are always a few who slip under the radar fins a right fit and go far.

China thinks that Taiwan is still part of China so they will claim him for sure.

Agree with Phil that is some of the worst defence you will ever see.

Got to agree Phil

btw i meant to say blocking foul when i said charge.



as for vart when we say delly probably wont be looked at by the nba we are not refering to his ability. the difference between a player like lin and delly is pure athleticism. we know what the nba values. i agree though that delly is putting up very impressive numbers and can see how you can compare the 2 players in that way.

delly fan right here.

Yeah he lead the Harvard team to it's best result in something like 40 years, then he played in the pre season tournament (think it was Vegas) and played really well against John Wall. Got a contract out of GS from it.
Hopefully he can make a impact (beyond these 3 games I mean). NYK are crying out for someone who can run the pick and roll, which seems to be one of Lins' specialities. If he can't make an impact as a PG in D'Antoni's system he probably can't make it anywhere

The crossover & dunk is nothing special, but there are numerous highlight clips on Youtube of his recent games and it's pretty clear that the guy has a good head on his shoulders. He certainly runs a hell of a pick & roll. The morale of the Knicks front court must have doubled in the last week at the thought of getting his type of service.
Lin is a nice story right now. Hope he can keep it up.

We should probably also talk about this hilarious handshake Lin does with fellow teammate/'nerd' Landry Fields:

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GIF animators, start your engines!

We'll get to watch for ourselves. It's today's ESPN game, tipoff in 1 hour.

Nice comparison Vart! Delly certainly is getting a lot of love right now...just like Lin!

Ha, just viewed this, some of the comments are absolute gold!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gnFgwbkr78&feature=player_embedded

"I should stop shouting now, I am starting to sound like Stephen A Smith"...bahaha