Former New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin announced his retirement from basketball on Saturday. It has been a while since fans saw Lin in action in the NBA. The last time he was in the league was during the 2019 NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors. During that run, the undrafted guard only appeared in eight games, averaging 1.1 points on 22.2% shooting from the field.
Since then, he’s stayed in China, playing in the Chinese Basketball Association for the Beijing Ducks and the Guangzhou Loong Lions. He also continued his professional playing career in the P.League+ for the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers and the New Taipei Kings.
As he continues to age, he has decided to end his basketball career. Lin confirmed it on his Instagram account, where he penned a lengthy post, thanking everyone who helped inspire and make his dream come true.
“As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away. I’ve spent my 15 year career knowing that one day I would have to walk away, and yet actually saying goodbye to basketball today has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” Lin wrote.
“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to compete against the fiercest competitors under the brightest lights and to challenge what the world thought was possible for someone who looks like me. I’ve lived out my wildest childhood dreams to play in front of fans all around the world. I will forever be the kid who felt fully alive everytime I touched a basketball.”
Jeremy Lin is retiring from the game of basketball 🫡 pic.twitter.com/on9c5VMakj
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 31, 2025
Lin saw fame in the NBA during his Linsanity run, which spanned two weeks. He established himself as the starting point guard for the New York Knicks and demonstrated his star potential.
Fans reacted to the news about the former New York Knicks guard
Lim made a name for himself when he was with the New York Knicks. Since his time with the Knicks, he’s become famous all over the globe for being an inspiration. After the news of his retirement was announced, fans revealed their thoughts.
“Linsanity we’ll never forget you,” a fan said.
“The “Linsanity” run will never be forgotten,” another fan commented.
“Top 3 greatest underdog run in history 🔥” one fan said.
“These 2000s babies don’t know anything about Linsanity man what an insane time 😭😭” a comment read.
These 2000s babies don’t know anything about Linsanity man what an insane time 😭😭
— Blake🏀 (@HiddenHoopsMix) August 31, 2025
“How does one even describe Linsanity to someone who wasn’t there for it?”
“Linsanity run feels like yesterday”
“Congratulations on a great basketball career Jeremy Lin! Linsanity was a great time. Thanks for all the memories”
“Retiring as a legend in the game 🫡”
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