We could all see the end of the affair, but held out some hope that Jeremy wouldn't leave town, breaking the hearts of New Yorkers who enjoyed the first exciting Knicks season in 10 years. It has been an interesting week for me -- a couples' therapist -- watching fellow New Yorkers reeling after losing Jeremy. Nearly everyone, including the sports journalists around town, is suffering from a sense of loss -- even of rejection. He was the sizzling guy -- irresistible -- who spiced up our relationship with the disappointing Knicks. He offered the hope of a return to our youth: the Knicks as champions. And then he defected from -- in our opinion -- the best place on earth. Why? Mere millions.
Let's face it -- we fell for him hard. Now, New Yorkers at large are like so many of the women in the city, just shaking their heads over being dumped for a bimbo. Seriously, Jeremy, you're choosing Houston -- over us?
Lin was very much his own man: a pious Harvard grad who stepped up to deliver the most high-octane basketball of last season. He was a fantasy hero. Who can forget his cool during the Toronto Raptors game -- hitting the game winner in the fourth quarter with barely a second on the shot clock? His zero-hour hand signal to the other players hovering around him: "Back up. Don't worry, bro. I got this." Then... bam!
In that moment he became the iconic New Yorker. He came out of nowhere to embody the ultimate New York story: the talent waiting in the wings, who has a moment in the spotlight and brings down the house. The child of immigrants -- like nearly every New Yorker except a few Sons of Patriots, DAR members and smattering of Dutch merchant descendants -- he was underestimated. Given an opening, he delivered, spectacularly, crushing his competition. Maybe that's why we saw Irish, Dominican, Jewish and Italian guys running out to buy "Lin" jerseys.
All the while, Lin slept on his brother's couch. New Yorkers loved that part of his profile: who in this city hasn't been a real estate refugee?
So, as happens in so many relationships, Lin burst onto the scene, was idolized (and maybe idealized), only to move on. We're in shock. We're coping. But in the back of our minds, we can't help but think "Someday, he'll come back to me."
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Instead of “thank you” for your brilliant play, Ms. Nix tells Lin, “Even though you've become the best mate I've had in over a decade, I think we should start seeing other people. If you can show me others would be interested in you, you may be worth keeping around.
A trio of bevy's showed interest in Lin, but only one caught his eye. Ms. Rox had faith in Lin's worth and showed it by putting her dowry on the line. Rumors of the dowry’s contents reached Ms. Nix who responded, "Pshaw, hardly a one-two punch. Piece of cake for us to keep Lin."
The rumors doubled back to Ms. Rox who, not easily dissuaded considering the prize at stake, increased her dowry and convinced Lin that Ms. Nix wasn't as committed to him as Lin thought and hoped. Afterall, Ms. Nix had already obtained 2 suitors to fill Lin's role and was adding a 3rd while Lin waited for Ms. Nix's call that never came.
Ms. Nix folded, indignant over the increase, felt unrightfully betrayed, and deemed Lin not worth fighting for. Bags in hand, Lin went to the Rox family who have faith in him and believe there's very little risk in banking on his potential for success.
anyway,thanks for the touching article. i'll miss linsanity.....that was the most exciting time ever for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlGCIgHUElI
On 7/1, the first free agent day, Lin's agents called KNicks GM for Lin's contract before they reply other teams' interest on LIn. However, Knicks GM refused to talk about Lin's contract, instead he wants Lin to find a contract for his market value while Knicks chasing Steve Nash hardly. Then Lin did. KNicks never offer a contract at the beginning, but they come back complaint about Lin's contract by using New York Post, New York Daily News, Stephen A. Smith, Carmelo Anthony, and JR Smith. Knicks betray their most valuable and beloved player, and betray Knicks fans. It is a shame that a big business group tried to ruin Lin's image who helps the team become a likable team. Who should I blame? Melo's jealousy made the decision. What a disappointed team!
Faced with an enormous concern. he has great clarity about who he is .
he is a good player still learning and will get better.
I wish Lin best of luck in the Rockets and hope dolan will regret his stupid decision....
(but looks like he doesn't care about his team...)
but.. it's NY Knicks that dumped Lin and betrayed the fans.
Lin didn't get any offer from Knicks which just enjoyed playing "the game of chicken" on the Lin camp.
Silly Dolan!
Thanks for the touching article.
But....you really have misunderstood Lin!
Knicks played "the game of chicken" on Lin and lost instead of offering any contract for Lin to sign.
WTH?