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Former New York Knicks cult hero and NBA champion Jeremy Lin has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
Lin, a nine-year NBA veteran who became a fan favorite during his time in New York, revealed he is calling time on his 15-year professional career in an Instagram post on Saturday.
'As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away,' the Taiwaense-American point guard and shooting guard wrote alongside a video containing highlights of his career.
'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.
'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.
'So many people have sacrificed and poured into my journey, more than I could ever repay. Thank you all for believing in me, for walking with me, for celebrating my highs and picking me up in my lows. This is a ride I never wanted to end but I know it’s time. I will forever miss playing basketball in front of you all but our time will go beyond just playing. Here’s to what’s ahead. Love you all'.
Lin is most famous for his iconic 11-game stretch with the Knicks, dubbed 'Linsanity', in which he averaged 23.9 points and 9.2 assists while leading them to a 9-2 record in the 2011-12 season.
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Former New York Knicks hero Jeremy Lin has announced his retirement at the age of 37
