New York Knicks: Jeremy Lin’s Top 5 Moments Of Linsanity

Jeremy Lin recently stated his longstanding desire to finish his career with the New York Knicks. What moments made him such a hot topic in New York?

Jeremy Lin has become quite vocal about his time with the New York Knicks. From stating a desire to play for the Knicks again to reminiscing about what once was, Lin holds nothing back when discussing his former squad.

In the spirit of appreciation, it’s half past time we honor Lin for the true sensation that he was with the Knicks.

Linsanity was a short-lived run, but it reinvigorated the organization and introduced the team to a new global market. He captivated the masses with his play on the court and became a true fan favorite with his approachability off of it.

Lin recently told Steve Serby of The New York Post that he wishes he could’ve spent his entire career with the Knicks.

"“I was really, really sad. I was sad the way everything went down, ’cause nothing happened the way I thought it was going to. I had wished that they had offered me a contract just in the beginning, and that didn’t even happen. And then, when I found out that they weren’t gonna match, I was even more sad, ’cause honestly, I wanted to finish my career there. I wanted to play for those fans who rallied behind that city, that came behind us and gave me that experience. I felt like I owed it to them.”"

If Lin is going to evaluate what once was, then it’s only right for us to do the same.

Lin is still a very solid player, but he gets more airtime than virtually any other contributor with his role, production, or playing time. Though his likability has persisted, his global popularity is a direct result of what’s endearingly known as, “Linsanity.”

For a brief period of time during the 2011-12 NBA season, the Knicks turned to Lin to lead the charge, and he responded in an extraordinary way.

Over the course of that iconic 26-game run, Lin averaged 18.5 points, 7.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. Prior to that stretch, he was playing in the NBA D-League and sleeping on his brother’s couch.

Lin’s rise to fame and glory was truly unprecedented.

The madness wasn’t limited to what happened on the court. As he torched high-profile opponents, it became impossible to walk down the streets of New York without seeing his face, hearing his name, or recognizing his jersey.

As Lin reflects upon his time with the Knicks, it’s time Daily Knicks does the same. These are the Top 5 moments of Linsanity.

Next: Honorable Mention