Jeremy Lin hits 8 points in the All-Star Game of Fame
The NBA All-Star Weekend started with a celebrity game. Giannis and Tacko Fall exchanged playful banterdoc Jeremy Lin was exceptional.
During the game, Lin showed flashes of his greatness by converting on an 8-point shot, per ClutchPoints. Lin represented Team Giannis, going up against Team Anthony, coached by actor Anthony Anderson.
Team Giannis included Keegan-Michael Key, GloRilla and Shams Charania. Team Anthony consisted of Jason Williams, Keenan Allen and Andre DeGrasse.
JEREMY LYNN 8 POINT SHOT 🤯👀
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 14, 2026
Team Giannis won 65-58. Lynn is remembered for his breakthrough “Linsanity” season. with the Knicks during the 2011-12 NBA season.
At the time, Lynn was a graduate of Harvard University. Also, the Knicks were struggling and decided to bench Lin. Almost overnight, his incredible performances helped the Knicks to a seven-game winning streak.
In the process, Lin transcended racial bias and became a global phenomenon. During one game, he scored 38 points against Kobe Bryant. In all, Lin played in the NBA from 2010 to 2019 for eight teams. Lin played for the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, LA Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
In 2019, Lin was part of the Toronto Raptors as they won their first NBA Championship in franchise history. It was official last year retired from the game after 15 years, including stints in the Taiwan Basketball League.
NBA All-Star Weekend wraps up with the highly anticipated All-Star Game on Sunday, promising one last showcase of basketball’s brightest stars.
2026-02-14 03:19:00
