What does Jeremy Lin have to do with us in China?

Lin, his father, moved to the United States in 1977. He met Wu Xinxin, also from Taiwan Province, at European University in Virginia. After that, they went to Purdue University in Indiana to study for a doctorate.

Jeremy Lin's grandfather Lin Xinken was born in bei dou zhen, Changhua County, Taiwan. His ancestors moved from Zhangpu County, Fujian Province, China to Taiwan Province Province in 1707. Lin Xinken is the seventh generation of this family. Lin died in his hometown when he was about 5 years old, leaving his wife and four children.

Lin Zhumian, Jeremy Lin's grandmother, was born in Taipei in 1929. For the sake of children's education, she decided to move to Taipei as a tailor to support her family. Lin Jizong, the eldest son (uncle of Jeremy Lin), went to Zheng Long Paper Mill to help his family after graduating from high school. Two students from Lin Xinken No.1 Middle School graduated from National Taiwan University and one from Taiwan Province Normal University.

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From 2006 to 2065,438+00, Jeremy Lin played for the basketball team of Harvard University. In 20 10, Jeremy Lin participated in the 20 10 NBA draft and finally lost. 2010-1/After the NBA Summer League, Jeremy Lin signed with Golden State Warriors, becoming the first Harvard student since 1953 and the first Chinese player to enter the NBA.

After joining the NBA, Jeremy Lin played for Golden State Warriors, new york Knicks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, and won the NBA championship with the Raptors in the 20 18- 19 season.