Who does 'Linsanity' refer to?
Jeremy Lin
Who is that?
the first U.S.-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA
Is he popular?
Yes.
When was he born?
August 23, 1988
How tall is he?
6 feet, 3 inches (191 centimeters)
Is that tall for a basketball player?
No.
How much does he weigh?
200 pounds (90.7 kilograms).
Did he get drafted right out of college?
No
What did he do instead?
signed as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors
Is he still with them?
No
What team does he play for now?
The New York Knicks
When did he join them?
In December 2011
Are they doing well with him on the team?
Yes
How well?
five straight victories
How many points does he average a game?
more than 20
How were his first four starts this week?
109 points in his first four starts,the most by any player since the NBA-ABA merger.
When did they merge?
in 1976
Who held the old record?
Allen Iverson
How long has he been a professional?
one year
Where did he play in college?
Harvard
What position does he play?
point guard
Why do people like him so much?
Everyone loves a battle-against-the-odds story