7 Years After Linsanity Game-Winner in Toronto, Jeremy Lin Finally Joins Toronto Raptors

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7 years after the infamous Linsanity game-winner on Valentine Day in 2012 (Feb 14), Jeremy Lin will finally join Toronto Raptors. Jeremy Lin is finalizing a buyout with Atlanta, clearing the way for him to sign with Toronto, agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery tell ESPN.

It is not surprising that Jeremy Lin will join the Toronto Raptors because historically, he has performed his best against the Raptors averaging 16.9 points per game compared to any other team.

Buyout Schedule and Toronto Signing

Jeremy Lin’s agents expected the buyout with the Hawks to be finalized as soon as Monday so Jeremy Lin could sign with the Raptors as soon as midweek.

Lin’s Role and Playing Time to Fill Toronto’s Need Due to Injuries and Trade

Lin will play minutes in a formidable role behind Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet. He might use up the minutes from guards Delon Wright (18.4mpg) and CJ Miles (14.2mpg) that were traded to Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that brought Marc Gasol to Toronto.

With VanVleet’s injury requiring him to be out for at least 3 weeks, the Raptors will need to rely on Jeremy’s playmaking in order to secure the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference standing

Agents Jim Tanner and Roger Montgomery were expected to complete the buyout with the Hawks as soon as Monday, they said, and Lin could sign with the Raptors as soon as midweek.

Lin’s salary — $13.8 million for the 2018-19 season — makes it impossible for a team to claim him off waivers.

Lin, 30, has averaged 10.7 points, 3.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds for the Hawks this season. He has had stops with the Warriors, Knicks, Rockets, Lakers, Hornets and Nets in his eight-plus seasons in the league.

Lin is expected to play a significant role for the Raptors as they replenish their bench after a blockbuster deal with the Grizzlies for Marc Gasol. Lin will play minutes in a formidable role behind Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.

Jeremy Lin’s Thankful Response and Well-Wishes to Atlanta Hawks

In an Instagram post, Jeremy Lin expressed gratitude to @ATLHawks as a class-act org that does things the right way, treat people the right way! 🙌🏀👍

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THANK YOU to the Hawks so much for this opportunity. Coming off of 2 years of being injured, you helped me become myself again on the basketball court and allowed me to experience the joy of hoops again!

Thank you to the Ressler family, to Travis, to Coach Pierce, to my teammates. An organization that does things the right way, treats people the right way! What an honor it’s been to get to play with Vince the 🐐 and to watch these young guys develop. The future is bright for Atlanta!!! I truly mean that!

Everyone who knows me knows how big my dreams are and that I have so much left to give to the game. Hyped to join the Raptors!! Galatians 6:9 #WeTheNorth#NeverDone

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Well Wishes from Atlanta Hawks teammates

Kent Bazemore, Trae Young sent congratulations and well wishes to JLin

 

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