1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Is Jimmermania the real Linsanity?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Carl Herrera, Feb 13, 2014.

  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    45,153
    Likes Received:
    21,570
  2. Clutch

    Clutch Administrator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 1999
    Messages:
    22,642
    Likes Received:
    31,805
    Good illustration that there are a lot of players in the league who could put up points if given playing time/shots.
     
  3. flamingdts

    flamingdts Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2008
    Messages:
    11,548
    Likes Received:
    4,483
    He will be the next J.J Redick.
     
  4. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    48,026
    Likes Received:
    51,223
    I remember questioning why he fell in the draft; then I realized he was just a shooter. Look what happens when you get minutes
     
    1 person likes this.
  5. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    45,153
    Likes Received:
    21,570
    Thanks for inserting the video (I think you did, at least).

    Agree about this point. A lot of players can "break out" from a non-rotation guy to a contributor given the opportunity. Jimmer may not get 24 ppg, but he's looking more competent of late. DJ Augustin also went from unwanted in Indy and Toronto to a regular in a half-decent Bulls team.
     
  6. Asian Sensation

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 1999
    Messages:
    17,883
    Likes Received:
    6,874
    LOL at the bench cheering. Carl Landry at 1:48 wutcha doing mane?! And that bearded guy at the end. Too funny.
     
  7. Doppleganger

    Doppleganger Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Messages:
    1,547
    Likes Received:
    50
    Anyone drafted can't be compared to Linsanity. By definition it has to include the following:

    1) Undrafted
    2) Rags to riches
    3) Winning streak
    4) Insanity
     
  8. TheMystery008

    TheMystery008 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2012
    Messages:
    4,651
    Likes Received:
    1,277
    Meh, Linsanity was a better love story than Twilight.
     
  9. dwnkst72

    dwnkst72 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2011
    Messages:
    61
    Likes Received:
    3
    rags to riches??
     
  10. manny5alive

    manny5alive Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2013
    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    3
    I have always liked his game. The kid just needs the chance to show what he's got on a regular basis.
     
  11. Matthieu

    Matthieu Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2011
    Messages:
    399
    Likes Received:
    11
    Kendall Marshall is another good exemple
     
  12. Panda23

    Panda23 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2012
    Messages:
    8,566
    Likes Received:
    619
    Everyone already knows what he can do. He's got unlimited range but he's barely 6'2 and a horrible defender. He'd be better off when playing with a bigger pointguard.
     
  13. calcium

    calcium Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2013
    Messages:
    937
    Likes Received:
    102

    Well, maybe comfortably well off to pretty rich!

    I think you have to add "a few days from being cut by NYK"
    to the lore.
     
  14. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2007
    Messages:
    45,153
    Likes Received:
    21,570
    DJ's team is actually winning some games, though. The whole Lakers team is so devoid of talent and injured that it's just giving minutes to a bunch of random guys and losing-- Wes Johnson, Xavier Henry, Jodie Meeks, Jordan Farmar, Ryan Kelly, etc.
     
  15. Roxnostalgia

    Roxnostalgia Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2003
    Messages:
    3,166
    Likes Received:
    523
    FIFY.
     
  16. Pukimonster

    Pukimonster Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2012
    Messages:
    509
    Likes Received:
    18
    love that pu3it
     
  17. oldgunrules

    oldgunrules Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2002
    Messages:
    715
    Likes Received:
    34
  18. Easy

    Easy Boban Only Fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2002
    Messages:
    35,046
    Likes Received:
    23,932
    :confused: I thought Linsanity lasted more than one game.
     
  19. SunsRocketsfan

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2002
    Messages:
    6,232
    Likes Received:
    451
    yes a lot of players can put up good number in any given game if given minutes but i think the real challenge is to do it consistently.

    In regards to the OP's title. One game did not create Linsanity.. It was several games in which he put up unreal numbers for someone that was undrafted and about to be cut. Lin even broke and set some records for points scored in his first few starts.

    Also I just have to note this game was against the god awful NO DEFENSE, I DONT CARE ABOUT WINNING, DYSFUNCTIONAL Knicks.

    Regarding Lin who was undrafted, cut by several teams, about to be cut again... streak of 7-15 really good games and a big winning streak on a Knicks team that was crashing, and some record setting numbers in their first career starts, it happened in NY, and yes finally cause he's Asian.. you got Linsanity..

    What you have here is just a player that can score but not much of anything else. He had one hot streak in ONE game. Let's see if Jimmer can salvage his career and become the next JJ Reddick.. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since he was stuck on the crappy Kings behind ballhogs and head cases like Tyreke Evans and Thorton. Huge SDSU and Kawhi fan and I always remember Jimmer just lighting us up and killing us every time we played him.

    Lets see if he is given the opportunity to keep this going and actually create a streak. Much to early to make any comparisons or claims.
     
  20. el gnomo

    el gnomo Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2012
    Messages:
    7,800
    Likes Received:
    1,885
    As the poster above said, other than the Asian thing, the biggest part of Linsanity was the 'coming out of nowhere' thing. Jimmer Fredette was one of the most hyped college basketball players his last year or two and already getting major ESPN time, not to mention a freaking LOTTERY PICK. Draft busts don't qualify for any hype as the result of having a decent game.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now