appConfigEntityId

bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

hooksAmpRedirectArticle

articleSchemaContent

hooksArticlePageAdvertisementConfigArticle

liveArticle

appConfig

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

paywallTypes

createdDate

publishedDate

sponsorType

urlAlias

moreOnThisArticles

sectionsV2

commentCount

authorLocations

authors

corrections

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

articleSpeeches

socialHeadline

headline

images

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

sponsor

pdfFiles

seriesReverseOrder

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

readingTime

customTimezone

liveContents

json

Nicolas Atkin

Jeremy Lin said he would “never stop representing Asians” after the Raptors’ NBA championship win – and he showed it quite literally at their parade in Toronto on Monday.
The California native, who is of Taiwanese descent, became the first Asian-American to win an NBA title last week. And he rocked a retro purple Tracy McGrady Raptors jersey with Chinese characters emblazoned on the front while celebrating with his teammates on their open-top bus.
The jersey is part of the NBA’s Mitchell & Ness Lunar New Year Collection. The two characters on the front, pronounced “meng long”, translates to “Raptors”.
More than two million fans turned out on the streets of Toronto to celebrate Canada’s first NBA championship – and Lin even showered them with champagne.

Jeremy Lin rocking these awesome @mitchell_ness Chinese New Year Collection Toronto Raptors Jerseys! #WeTheNorth @JLin7 pic.twitter.com/XArRSXBlVs
— Alan Ly (@theAlanLy) June 17, 2019

Asian fans on social media were loving the jersey – and the respect Lin showed by wearing it.
“Jeremy Lin repping his heritage and community in a Chinese Raptors jersey at the parade means a lot,” said one on Twitter.
“Mitchell and Ness is gonna make a mint on the T-Mac jersey Jeremy Lin is wearing,” another pointed out.

Jeremy Lin's jersey is one of the best ones ever pic.twitter.com/2k6emEZk1q
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 17, 2019

That sentiment may be proved correct – it seems many users want to get their hands on a replica after seeing Lin’s on display.
“Need that jersey! @Jlin7 hook it up please,” said one on Twitter. “I’ll pay egregiously for that Jeremy Lin Raptors jersey,” wrote another.
Lin also paid tribute to the fans lining the streets, revealing some of them had even followed the bus for 30 minutes before the start of the parade route.

“It’s been an incredible journey and I’m having fun along the way.”@JLin7 reflects on his path to his first NBA title! pic.twitter.com/V9OHJnY2uT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 17, 2019

“We all thought the parade had started, then we got to the part it really started and it just got crazy,” Lin told NBA TV. “It’s amazing, as you can see, so much energy, so much buzz.
“We’re very grateful to our fans – this is a once in a lifetime opportunity the way they’ve rallied around our team.”
Toronto has taken California native Lin to their hearts from the moment he signed in February as a free agent from the Atlanta Hawks.

Jeremy Lin is a legend pic.twitter.com/PRZAJWRaZR
— Yahoo Sports Canada (@YahooCASports) June 17, 2019

“From the jump, from the minute I signed here it went crazy and they continued to support us all the way through,” Lin told Global News.
“I’m just so thankful. Honestly, I couldn’t think of a better city to bring a championship to.”


Hong Kong school invited to compete in NBA Rising Stars Invitational for first time

Meet Olivier Rioux, the tallest basketball player in the world – who’s an NBA prospect

Meet Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter Me’Arah, who just beat her father’s SEC record

NBA Europe attracts US$1 billion bids, with more than 120 investors showing keen interest

NBA (National Basketball Association)

Jeremy Lin rocks vintage Chinese Raptors jersey for Toronto parade and NBA fans love it

Jeremy Lin in his retro Raptors jersey on top of their bus for the parade. Photo: Instagram/@JLin7

Jeremy Lin discusses his doubts about deserving NBA championship on Ryan Higa’s Off the Pill Podcast

Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin during practice at Scotiabank Arena ahead of game two of the NBA Finals. Photo: EPA

Ryan Higa speaks to Jeremy Lin.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Jeremy Lin #17 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his teams win over the Golden State Warriors in Game Six to win the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Serge Ibaka #9, Marc Gasol #33 and Jeremy Lin #17 of the Toronto Raptors celebrate their teams lead in the in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Claus Andersen/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Jeremy Lin speaks to Ryan Higa. Photo: YouTube/Off the Pill Podcast

Jeremy Lin becomes the first Asian-American to win an NBA championship as Raptors take game six

Jeremy Lin celebrates the Raptors’ win over the Golden State Warriors. Photo: AFP

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the Golden State Warriors to win Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin, left, greets Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Jeremy Lin asks fans to stop trolling Carmelo Anthony after NBA championship win

Jeremy Lin's Instagram story urges fans to stop trolling Carmelo Anthony. Photo: Instagram/@jlin7

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire drives against Toronto Raptors forward Ed Davis, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks on the court against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on February 23, 2011 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Buck 114-108. Chris Trotman/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Jeremy Lin promises ‘I’ll never stop representing Asians with everything I have’ after NBA title win

Jeremy Lin celebrates with his family after the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship. Photos: Instagram/@jlin7

Jeremy Lin celebrates with his family

Jeremy Lin celebrates with his family on the court.

Jeremy Lin predicted NBA Championship win back in 2011 during ‘Linsanity’ documentary

Jeremy Lin celebrates his team’s win over the Golden State Warriors in game six to win the 2019 NBA Finals. Photo: AFP

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and Jeremy Lin sit on the bench during the second half of Game 6 of the team's second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Sport

Basketball

Fans want to get their hands on replicas of the shirt, which is part of the NBA’s Mitchell & Ness Lunar New Year Collection
The California native of Taiwanese descent is praised for representing his ‘heritage and community’ during celebrations


Fans want to get their hands on replicas of the shirt, with the California native of Taiwanese descent praised for representing his ‘heritage and community’.


Jeremy Lin