The Lakers would do that trade in a nanosecond, especially if one of the Rockets' forwards could be included to replace Gasol (either Patterson, Morris, Jones or Smith).
All 3 sons are taller than their parents. I read that his mom side of the family is tall. Jeremy's grandfather was over 6' tall.
I don't understand the hate on Howard. The guy basically signed the extension to give Orlando some value in trading him to the NETS in Brooklyn which is where he wanted to be. He could have gotten what he wanted for sure by not signing and Orlando would not have gotten anything for him. It was a gesture of loyalty to the organization he was with. In the end they screwed him over big time by making him look bad. He is a good guy in my book.
I've always liked Howard. For some unknown reason, I envisioned him on the same team with Jeremy. When and how, who knows?
I wouldn't be surprise if he lands in Bklyn or Houston next year if the Lakers didn't make a hard push in the playoffs. He guys is pretty rich already and would probably prefer a ring to more money like LeBron.
If that trade ever went down, the Lakers would provably include some of their other PGs. They currently have 4 PGs - Nash, Blake, Duhon, and Morris. They wouldn't trade Nash and the rest of the players can play the off-ball role that Lin has been doing. Blake, Duhon, Morris don't have long-term contracts so the Rockets would probably go for a PG that fits better with Harden. But the Lakers are waiting to see what Nash does for the team with Gasol. If that deal ever happens that puts Lin in a LAL uniform, I think it'll be a 3-team trade where the Lakers get more players. Lin alone won't get it done.
Lin's eldest brother looks to be about 5'9"-5-10", while his youngest brother is around 5'11". It's common to see American born Asians taller than their immigrant parents. I've also read that his father consulted with a nutritionist and Lin had a meal routine that also involved taking calcium pills, so combine that with good genetics from his overall heritage and growth spurts, it's not surprising that Lin got to 6'3".
Jeremy Lin is a freak of nature, just like Jordan was with his parents and siblings. Jordan with his older brother Jordan with his dad
Talk about freaks. Shaquille O'Neal was a 7'2" (in shoes) athletic beast when he came into the league, yet his biological father is a very ordinary man of 6'1".
A lot of Asian Americans are much, much taller than their parents. I guess it has to do with diet since many of their immigrants parents grew up in a time of famine. Similarly, a lot of younger Asians in Asia these days are becoming much taller. Last time I was in China and Taiwan I regularly saw 6 footers. Strangely, there were a lot of fast food joints around too, making me wonder if GH-laden meat had anything to do with it
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Yao was kind of expected to dominate. He was 7'6". But no one expects a regular-sized, Asian kid from an Ivy league school to even be in the NBA. I guess women find guys who exceed their expectations attractive. I don't try to find logic behind what women like. I don't want to drive myself crazy like that.
Lin has a broad based and cultural appeal that Yao never had. Setting aside the racial issues side, Lin is in many ways is universally relatable. -Underdog story. No D-1 scholarships. Not drafted. Cut twice. 3x to the D-League. 3 days from being cut by the Knicks. Exploded as soon as he was given a chance. Most everyone can relate to the idea of not being appreciated or given a chance. -An "anti" star. Doesn't hype himself. Always gives credits to his coaches and team mates. No tattoo's, fancy cars, drinking binges, drug use, guns or violent clashes with fans or his team mates so far. You don't hear about him hitting the strip clubs or tweeting pictures of women's butts. The last article I saw talking about him being in a bar, they noted that he was drinking Light Beer (unlike his team mates). -Not visibly special. He's not 7' tall and he doesn't have freakish hops like Blake Griffin or Lebron. He's 6'3" and looks like your buddy in the next cubicle over. He's not so much taller than the average person that they see him as a lucky accident of genetics. Even though he has a gift for speed, it's easy to envision yourself as being like Lin, who succeeds more through hard work than genetic gifts. -Likable personality. Doesn't like the limelight, has a geeky sense of humor, always takes responsibility, always talks about improving himself, and speaks respectfully of his team mates, coaches and opponents. -Team player. His style of play lends to him NOT looking to fill his own stats. When he says he's only concerned about the win, it's believable. 38 and 7? He's disappointed he didn't win. Game winning shot missed? He tells the coach he'll do better. -Hard worker. Worked hard to improve his game during the off season. Every coach who has worked with him has commented on his incredible work ethic... first in, last out. Reviews tape constantly to improve. -Smart AND a scholar. 800 on his math SAT. Earned his admission to Harvard and had to pay for his own tuition (they don't give athletic scholarships). Parents love him as a role model -- you CAN go to college AND become an athlete. -While his Christian affiliation turns some people off, for others it's appealing. A visible Christian athlete that has said he wants to be a Pastor and work for charitable causes when he's done in the NBA. And while not everyone cares that he's Christian, lots of non-Christians still appreciate his humility. -He nearly always puts 100% on the floor. Whether he takes a hit, or his legs looks gone, he always looks like he's trying to Win. Whether correct in their assessment or not, most people think Jeremy Lin has tons of heart on the floor. And oh yah, somewhere in there he's played some basketball. So no, he's NOT like Yao. Lin's appeal crosses racial, gender, age and socioeconomic lines in a way that very few athletes of ANY sport does.
