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Harvard's Jeremy Lin close to signing with the Warriors

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  1. Egghead

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    Sources: Lin near deal with Warriors

    By Marc Stein
    ESPN.com
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    The Golden State Warriors are closing in on signing summer-league sensation Jeremy Lin, according to sources with knowledge of the talks.

    Sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the Warriors, by offering to guarantee more than half of Lin's potential first-year salary of nearly $500,000, have reached an agreement in principle with the point guard from Harvard.

    A scout said of Jeremy Lin's play in Las Vegas: "He showed that he can be an NBA point guard. He showed us he can finish, defend and has above-average athleticism."

    Lin is expected to receive a multiyear deal, sources said.

    Lin's Bay Area roots and consistently strong performance with the Dallas Mavericks' squad in Las Vegas prompted the Warriors to chase Lin hard and ultimately outbid a handful of teams that have been pursuing him since summer-league play ended Sunday.

    The Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers were among the first teams to try to sign the 6-foot-3 guard for next season, but agent Roger Montgomery told ESPNDallas.com on Monday that the publicity Lin attracted for outplaying prized Mavs youngster Roddy Beaubois -- while routinely flashing better-than-expected athleticism in the process -- generated a clutch of new offers.

    The Warriors have a need for a guard depth behind stars Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry after restricted free agent C.J. Watson signed an offer sheet Monday with the Chicago Bulls that resulted in Watson joining the Bulls via sign-and-trade.

    A Western Conference scout said of Lin's play in Las Vegas: "He showed that he can be an NBA point guard. He showed us he can finish, defend and has above-average athleticism."

    Lin is a lifelong Warriors fan and his signing, sources said, was fully endorsed by Golden State's incoming new ownership tandem of Boston Celtics minority partner Joe Lacob and Mandalay Entertainment CEO Peter Guber, whose purchase of the Warriors from longtime owner Chris Cohan won't be finalized for 60 to 90 days.

    Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson was the only NBA executive to offer Lin a roster spot for summer league and had hopes of developing Lin's game with the Texas Legends, which is the Mavericks D-League affiliate in Frisco that Nelson co-owns.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5396732&campaign=rss&source=DALLASHeadlines
     
    #1 Egghead, Jul 20, 2010
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    Hmm, I think that's a good fit for him.
     
    #2 wizkid83, Jul 20, 2010
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    what? are they going to trade their 2 best PGs?
     
    #3 PinoyRocket, Jul 20, 2010
  4. BetterThanEver

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    I don't understand the hype for an undrafted player. He's got more posts and threads than John Wall.
     
    #4 BetterThanEver, Jul 20, 2010
  5. Kam

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    I should start a "Why I cheer for Jeremy Lin" thread.
     
    #5 Kam, Jul 20, 2010
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    This put's him in the best situation possible. He gets to play near where he grew up plus he'll get the most playing time out of all the teams interested. The inflated stats from Nellie ball doesn't hurt as well.
     
    #6 deekay209, Jul 20, 2010
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    another player for GS fans to overrate
     
    #7 sew, Jul 20, 2010
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    That would be fantastic for the Warriors, Lin grew up right around the corner in Palo Alto. The Bay Area would adore him. Monta has been playing SG along side Curry recently and they traded CJ Watson so Lin could definitely come off the bench as the backup PG.
     
    #8 daeyeth, Jul 20, 2010
  9. wallyj12

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    Hes asian
     
    #9 wallyj12, Jul 20, 2010
  10. Carl Herrera

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    The Asian Jeremy Lin is in a great situation. GSW is paradise for undrafted players and graveyard for lotto picks.
     
    #10 Carl Herrera, Jul 20, 2010
  11. LCII

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    I wonder who's the Black Jeremy Lin or White Jeremy Lin?
     
    #11 LCII, Jul 20, 2010
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    the hype is cause his the underdog overlooked in by division 1 colleges when he was a star in high school.

    then overlooked in draft...

    then outperforms john wall a number 1 pick....

    this is a better story of a fighter then Lebron i love myself
     
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  13. Asian Sensation

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    He's going to have a HUGE fan base and following in the Bay Area with all the Asians. Good for him.
     
    #13 Asian Sensation, Jul 20, 2010
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    True, what better way to Live out your dreams in your hometown, improving and showcasing your skills in the town you grew up in
    Signed...

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    #14 VanityHalfBlack, Jul 20, 2010
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    As usual, ppl forget the red Jeremy.
     
    #15 zoids, Jul 20, 2010
  16. StaticC4

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    White Jeremy Lin = John Wall..

    DUH!
     
    #16 StaticC4, Jul 20, 2010
  17. BetterThanEver

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    Black Jeremy Lin=Nash
     
    #17 BetterThanEver, Jul 20, 2010
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    Yao Ming : Chinese ppl :: Jeremy Lin : ABC's

    Cash cow.
     
    #18 Spacemoth, Jul 20, 2010
  19. tofu--

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    What a great opportunity for him.
     
    #19 tofu--, Jul 20, 2010
  20. thesonofsam

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    who f#*king cares.
     
    #20 thesonofsam, Jul 20, 2010
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