Jeremy Lin to ‘write a new chapter’ with Guangzhou Loong Lions
- The 33-year-old says ‘the journey continues’ after signing with Chinese Basketball Association team Guangzhou Loong Lions
- ‘I don’t know where this road will end, but I hope I can always be a good example of hard work and gratitude. See you on the field soon,’ Lin wrote on Weibo
Former NBA star and Beijing Ducks forward Jeremy Lin has signed a deal with Guangzhou Loong Lions for the 2022-23 Chinese Basketball Association season.
The surprise move comes 1o years after Lin made waves in the NBA and kick-started the legendary run of “Linsanity” after his 38-point bonanza against the Los Angeles Lakers.
“Still feel like a kid getting to live out my basketball dreams,” said Lin, who will wear the No 7 jersey for Guangzhou.
In a lengthy post on Weibo, Lin admitted he has struggled with the ups and downs of his career, but more recently his health, after a long battle with Covid-19.
“During this journey, I have had heartbreaks and setbacks. Last year was no exception. Being quarantined for three months because of a Covid-19 diagnosis is an obstacle I never imagined facing, and the mental and physical impact is hard to overcome right away.
In a statement, Guangzhou Loong Lions said Lin had swept the basketball world, created madness and inspired countless young people to be brave.
