I think you're misinterpreting what I'm saying. I by no means want Lin to be "coddled" because he emotionally fragile or whatnot. Lin is in a bit of a confidence slump. To break out of it, it is best when you have the support (which is not the same as getting coddled) of your team. Since Lin has proven that he can be an integral piece to the puzzle and not some throwaway 12th man/D-league call-up, it would be in the best interest of the Rockets to try and sort him out. Maybe this means giving him a few extra minutes and letting him play through his mistakes. He has proven already in recent months that he can play at a certain level. A good analogy would be more like: You have a great track record at work and are a very promising young associate. A year into your career, you start going through some rough times because of (insert your choice of relationship issue, stress issue, etc), and your performance falters. You start coming into work late and are not producing quality work at the same level anymore. Is it wise for the company to fire you without trying their best to remedy the situation? Are you who you are at every current given point in time?
I never called you a racist but you sure like posting pics with asians or an asian theme in Jeremy Lin threads so I called you an asian fetishist.
Ahh, yes, I meant the pic for those cultured Clutchfans like you to get the reference. I post a picture of Xander Feng and LOFs run around like rabid rats
I call you an LOF. You can't take any asian references , than that's your insecurity not mine. And yes I drink sugary drinks, how do you like them apples?
What do you mean? I specifically asked you to explain yourself using pictures of asian food. I bet you like balls in your sugary drinks. lol
You're right. That was an assumption that was unwarranted. I'm extrapolating from the lack of touches and declining minutes, but that could be due to a variety of reasons. I have to disagree with you in terms of your assessment of how the coaches are giving Lin many opportunities. However, this is a subjective point depending how much you believe a "recovered" Lin is worth and how short of a leash you think players deserve to prove that they are still valuable. Personally I believe there are several opportunities against horrendous teams that were more or less locks to win where we could have diverted plays towards Lin to get him back to his excellent pre-ASW play. But of course, you can disagree and there is no real way to argue for or against it.
i get the jelly instead, you can request it. you guys freak out on freaking food pictures, tells me exactly how insecure and paranoid you are
first thing you guys need to realize is Yao Ming is the first and true superstar Asian player and the Rockets were his only team now think about that before you accuse any Rockets fans of 'hate'
don't worry, Jeremy should be fine, he will rise up, the kid works hard, is very talented... I also believe coaches are trying to help him get out of this slump, physically he is just not quite right right now...he will play through it...
goyao, you're heart is in the right place but you aren't being objective about this and not taking the reality of the situation into account. No matter what the rockets do, we can't control what our opponents do and how they handle Lin. We could give him all the support he needs but at the end of the day he will have to prove himself against the competition. Unless we get them to buy in on the support system, thats not an option. There is a reason that you see the NBA with such a high roster turnover rate with incoming players...there are only a finite number of roster spots/minutes...and only those that want them the most get them.
Yup - in the end its a business, so it comes down to who can get the job done regardless of circumstance. If you can't perform, then you're out. Lin will need to prove himself, but the reason behind my original (and long-winded) post is that I wanted people to withhold judgment and hate to a reasonable threshold until Jeremy proves himself one way or another. One month is FAR too short of a sample size, regardless of how bad he played, especially with his recent track record and potential. At the end of the day, if he doesn't perform, regardless of emotional, confidence, or fit, he will not be a Rocket. Neither you nor I nor anyone will change the minds of the coaching and management staff. All I ask is that, as fans, we manage our criticism and hate so we don't look so knee-jerk and silly.
Mchale's second half substitution of Lin reeked of unconfidence(inconfidence?)in his point guard. Mchale intentionally took Beverley out and left the other starters in long enough to get beverley his rest while hiding Lin on the court and not making lin look so horrible.
If Lin is a joke, then the coaches are even more of a joke for playing him at all. The NBA is the cream of the crop of the basketball universe and there is no reason to play any person who does not have talent for more than 4 to 5 games of testing. Lin has already played, what, more than 130 games for the Rockets. I think that alone should put to rest the comments that "he does not belong in the NBA". The thing is, the NBA is a what have you done for me lately league, and you are only as good as your most recent contributions. Lin is not the first and won't be the last player who has enjoyed bursts of stardom or long stretches of good games only to fall out of the rotation or get into a prolonged slump. It seems that the Rockets are moving on to their goal with or without significant contribution from Lin. Lin fans of course hope he can get his old self back and impact the team's success more, true Rocket fans hope the Rockets keep winning whether or not Lin is a major part of it or not, while Lin haters simply pounce on the recent poor play to bash a guy who has been a truly improbable success and inspirational story for many. For people with the right frame of mind, the best ending would be the Rockets and Lin himself experiencing success with the whole team. Trashing a Rockets player only adds a bitter taste to any victory.
uhhh why is there a pic of feng LOL Idk what Lin does to build his confidence but he needs to read the bible more or slay some hoes harden style, beard gives no fks because he gets all the fks noamsaiyan
I think this guys is sustaining injuries that he's trying to play through. He needs a better nutritionist and trainer to really prepare him for the NBA day in and day out. Even then I have a feeling he's just plain stubborn and doesn't prepare himself the way he should. Back aches (sometimes spasms) and etc will hinder anybody. I do question his toughness at this point but he's definitely needs to hire better assistance or follow his current plan to a T.
