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Mike Chan

Former NBA sensation Jeremy Lin shouldered the responsibility after his new side Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers fell just short of toppling champions Taipei Fubon Braves in the Taiwanese P. League+ on Saturday night.
Despite scoring a game-high 22 points, a fatigued Lin – who had to sit out some crucial minutes in the final quarter – admitted he “has some thinking to do” after the home team lost 101-96 at Fengshan Arena.
Trailing by 10 points when Steelers head coach Cheng Chih-lung benched Lin “due to signs of exhaustion” in the closing stages, the league’s bottom side crawled back to within a point with two minutes left but that was as close as they got.
“I am so proud of my teammates for staging such a comeback, it was a really good performance,” Lin said.

The Taiwanese-American added that the loss was not related to his teammates’ abilities.
“They did not get to perform, but that was my responsibility as a guard,” he said. “How to bring up the players around me is something I need to figure out.
“It was the first time I experienced an opposing player following me the entire game. We have to adjust to the opponents’ strategy going forward.”
After losing 103-102 to the Steelers in Kaohsiung a fortnight ago – with Lin sitting it out due to sickness – the second-placed Braves were determined to notch one back.
Hsu Chin-che, the visitors’ head coach, designated four players to defend Lin in turns and wear him down.
Hsu’s tactic worked as opposing coach Cheng was forced to withdraw Lin with the Steelers still within reach.
“Jeremy certainly is important to our team,” Cheng said. “But in the last few games, our local players were relying on him far too much.”

“Such wrong thinking has to be adjusted immediately, otherwise Lin will become more and more tired.”
The 34-year-old Lin, who has averaged just under 40 minutes each game this season, has put up an average 25.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists in seven outings. He was also the most used player on Saturday.
Cheng lamented his team’s “missed opportunities”.
“We only had five free throws, and I thought it was just about right because no one was attacking the rim.
“Our local players were not aggressive enough because they were not reading the intention of defensive players. They just pass or shoot every time after receiving the ball.”

Lin paid tribute to an icon of Taiwanese basketball after his first encounter with Lin Chih-chieh.
The latter Lin, now 40, played in the Chinese Basketball Association with Zhejiang Guangsha Lions from 2009 to 2019, and was selected as a CBA All-Star seven times. He chipped in 14 points on the night.
“I can guarantee I will not be balling like him when I am his age,” Jeremy Lin said. “He is excellent playing at this level and it was interesting playing against him.”


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Jeremy Lin says ‘my responsibility’ after Steelers’ Taiwanese P. League+ loss to Braves

Jeremy Lin (left) applauds the home fans after Saturday’s loss. Photo: P. League+

Lin put up 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the Steelers’ loss. Photo: P. League+

Jeremy Lin (right) was tightly marked throughout the game. Photo: P. League+

Jeremy Lin embraces Lin Chih-chieh (in blue) after the Steelers’ 101-96 loss on Saturday. Photo: P. League+

Jeremy Lin inspires Kaohsiung Steelers to win on Taiwan basketball debut in front of sold out crowd

Jeremy Lin chipped in 21 points, 13 assists and 6 rebounds in his P. League+ debut. Photos: Handout

5,321 fans watched Jeremy Lin’s Kaohsiung debut at the Fengshan Arena on Sunday.

Jeremy Lin in action.

Jeremy Lin’s teammates celebrate with him after he leads the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers to their third win of the season.

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin wants ‘meaningful basketball’ as he looks to boost ‘underdog’ Taiwan team

Jeremy Lin (centre), the former NBA basketball player, poses for photographs after joining Taiwan’s Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers basketball team during a press conference. Photo: AFP

Jeremy Lin during his unveiling press conference in Taiwan. Photo: AFP

Jeremy Lin hits 23 points in losing cause as younger brother Joseph has last laugh in P League+ clash

Jeremy Lin (right) and Joseph Lin during a pre-game ceremony with their mother Shirley Lin. Photo: Handout

Jeremy Lin (left) and Joseph Lin share a joke before the start of Tuesday’s game. Photo: Handout

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‘That was my responsibility as a guard. How to bring up the players around me is something I need to figure out,’ Lin says
But Steelers head coach Cheng Chih-lung says other players ‘rely too much’ on Lin


But Steelers head coach Cheng Chih-lung says other players ‘rely too much’ on Lin after 101-96 defeat at Fengshan Arena.


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Jeremy Lin says ‘my responsibility’ after Steelers’ Taiwanese P. League+ loss to Braves

‘That was my responsibility as a guard. How to bring up the players around me is something I need to figure out,’ Lin says But Steelers head coach Cheng Chih-lung says other players ‘rely too much’ on Lin

‘That was my responsibility as a guard. How to bring up the players around me is something I need to figure out,’ Lin says

But Steelers head coach Cheng Chih-lung says other players ‘rely too much’ on Lin