Jeremy Lin is a Taiwanese-American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Jeremy Lin is a former NBA star famous for his stint with the New York Knicks. Let’s know more about his net worth. He currently plays for Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Birth Place | Torrance, California |
Father’s Name | Gie-Ming Lin |
Mother’s Name | Shirley Lin |
Star Sign | Virgo |
College | Harvard University |
Net Worth | $36 million |
Salary | $3 million |
Age | 34 |
Date of Birth | August 23, 1988 |
Height (ft) | 6 ft 3 in (1.92m) |
Weight (kg) | 91 kg |
Nationality | Taiwanese-American |
NBA Draft Year | 2010 |
NBA Draft Pick | Undrafted |
Playing Career | 2010-present |
Position | Point guard |
Teams | Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Beijing Ducks, Santa Cruz Warriors |
Achievements | Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, 1x NBA Champion |
Wife/Girlfriend | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Endorsements | Adidas and Tag Heuer |
Lin finished his career in the NBA with a Championship ring with the Toronto Raptors. He was regarded as one of the best clutch shooters in the league. His career deteriorated after his best performances at the Knicks, which brought about the “Linsanity” nickname.
Lin was brought up in a Christian family in Palo Alto, California. His father taught him to play basketball in the YMCA, with his siblings.
In the 2010 draft, he went undrafted but was given a chance later. He joined the Mavericks and was invited by the general manager to play in the NBA Summer League.
He received offers from Dallas Mavericks, LA Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors. He signed for the Golden State Warriors and signed a two-year contract with them. He was announced via a press conference, which was rare considering he had gone undrafted.
In the 2011-12 season, he moved to the New York Knicks. He led the team on a seven-game winning streak helping the Knicks make the 2012 playoffs. Jeremy Lin played 9 seasons for 8 teams averaging 11.6 points, 4.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 480 regular-season games.
The last year of the contract paid $14.9 million during the 2014-15 season. On June 11, 2021, Lin announced he was returning to Beijing Ducks in the CBA. He currently plays for Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Lin also has endorsement deals with Adidas and Tag Heuer and makes a good income for appearances in Asia.
Jeremy Lin’s net worth is estimated to be around $36 million.
His largest salary came when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers earning $14,898,838. Lin made just under $500,000 during his first NBA season. He’s taken home more than $65 million in salary over the years.
Jeremy Lin hit jackpot when he struck a $25 million deal in 2012 with the Houston Rockets, who traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2014.
His parents raised him in California named Gie-ming Lin and Shirley Lin . He is known to be a devout Christian. He is rumored to have dated Xu Dongdong, an actress and model in China.
He signed deals in the past with Steiner Sports and Volvo. Currently, he is sponsored by Adidas and Tag Heuer. Lin is a sensation in the country of Taiwan and has sold ‘Linsanity’ merchandise.
During his last years as a professional, he still makes appearances on TV in China and has been earning huge salaries in endorsements.
What is the age of Jeremy Lin? |
Jeremy Lin is 34 years old and was born on Aug 23, 1988 |
What is the net worth of Jeremy Lin? |
Jeremy Lin has a net worth of $36 million. |
Where was Jeremy Lin born? |
Jeremy Lin was born in Torrance, California |
What is the height of Jeremy Lin? |
Jeremy Lin’s height is 6 ft 3 in. |
What is the weight of Jeremy Lin? |
Jeremy Lin’s weight is 91 kg. |
Who is the girlfriend of Jeremy Lin? |
Jeremy Lin has no current girlfriend |
In which year was Jeremy Lin drafted? |
Jeremy Lin entered the 2010 NBA Draft but he went undrafted. |
In what position does Jeremy Lin play? |
Jeremy Lin plays in the position of Point guard. |
How many NBA Championship did Jeremy Lin win? |
Jeremy Lin has won one NBA Championship. |
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