Harden: Jeremy Lin handles criticism like a ‘warrior’
Though Jeremy Lin had struggled in recent games before a breakthrough in Atlanta on Monday, his former Rockets teammates said they expect him to succeed with the Lakers, in part because of the struggles along the way.
“Jeremy has been through so much thus far in his career, so much criticism,” Rockets guard James Harden said. “It seems like every single year it’s something different with Jeremy, but he’s battled through it tough, like a warrior. I give him credit, whatever team he’s on, he’s focused on playing his role to the best of his abilities. There’s no difference this year.”
Said Rockets center Dwight Howard, “Jeremy is a strong guy. He’ll be able to overcome any situation. He played well for us. I’m sure he’s going to give LA everything they want.”
Lin was not available for comment before Wednesday’s game, his first in Houston since he was traded to Los Angeles in July.
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有誰知道小林Tweet提到的賽後Houston關於小林的 Classy Video ????
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有誰知道小林Tweet提到的賽後Houston關於小林的 Classy Video ????
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Jeremy LinGutsy team win!! Thanks @HoustonRockets for the classy video...good seeing everyone back at the TC!
JEREMY LIN UNNERVED BY VIDEO
Jeremy Lin unnerved by Rockets being nice to him? Surprise video tribute a classy move out of nowhere
11.20.14 | 5:56 am
For his part, Lin tweets his thanks to the Houston Rockets for the "classy video" after the game and jets off again into his Lakers future. Maybe Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is simply fighting against the mounting criticism (criticism that free agents are well aware of) that Houston's NBA team treats players as nothing but disposable commodities with a shrewd, calculated move. Maybe he really does regret how things ended with Lin.
