This election is about wayyy more than race, but it further revealed how big a topic race is and how big of an issue racism still is, sadly.
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) November 9, 2016
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Brooklyn Nets star Jeremy Lin says racism played a part in shock US presidential election result
Asian-American Brooklyn Nets star calls for reconciliation after polarising election season in the United States
Jeremy Lin (centre) of the Brooklyn Nets has suggested race played a big part in the US presidential election result. Photo: AFP
Outspoken basketball star Jeremy Lin suggested racial issues were a big part of the US election outcome and urged reconciliation after a highly divisive election season on Wednesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets guard made the comments on Twitter after Republican candidate Donald Trump pulled off a shock win in the US presidential election against Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton.
Lin said the election result ‘revealed how big a topic race is and how big of an issue racism still is’.
But long-term, real change requires unification, reconciliation and compassion...one small step at a time. Spread love today!
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) November 9, 2016
A renowned evangelical Christian, Lin later quoted a bible passage on his Twitter account: ‘In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world’.
The Asian-American has spoken out over racial issues in the past and caused a stir earlier this year when he criticised Oscars host Chris Rock over a series of jokes the comedian made about Asians during the ceremony.
John 16:33b -- In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) November 9, 2016
The 28-year-old Lin was one of a host of American sports personalities to speak out after Trump shocked many to become the 45th President of the United States.