‘Excited’ Jeremy Lin bids goodbye to the NBA – Twitter reaction sees fans threaten to leave with him
- Beijing Ducks’ new star thanks fans for their support over nine-year career that saw him become a champion with the Toronto Raptors
- CBA season begins on November 1 and Chinese fans hope Lin can emulate Stephon Marbury’s success
“All I can say is THANK YOU to the NBA, my family, inner circle, every fan who came to watch or rooted for me during these last 9 years!,” he wrote on Instagram in a post that had more than 200,000 likes.
“To challenge stereotypes, make history, rep Asians at the NBA level and pave the path as others have done for me has been an absolute privilege. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for each person who has been with me each step of the way.
“Equally excited for this next step with the Beijing Ducks! I always knew my path would go through the CBA solely bc [because] I knew how much of an honour it would be to hoop in front of all my Chinese fans. I’m here now and there is more history to be made!”
Lin, who previously played for CBA side Dongguan Leopards during the NBA shutout in 2011, also congratulated his brother Joseph on extending his contract with Taiwanese Super Basketball League champions the Fubon Braves.