Should the Knicks Match $25 Million Offer to Keep Jeremy Lin in New York?

by Chris D Posted 2012/07/16 20:00:00

Related Topics: Sports, NBA, Cinderella, Jeremy Lin, Linsanity, Linsane, Basketball, New York, Houston Rockets, China, New York Knicks, Houston, Rockets

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	Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.	126 votes	47%
	No, the Knicks should let him go.	143 votes	53%

The Knicks just don't seem to know a good thing when they see it. Jeremy Lin, the phenomenally "linsane" Cinderella story that had all of New York -- and China -- enthralled with the New York Knicks, is one day away from being let go. It sure seems like "linsanity" for the Knicks to pick up older players like Jason Kidd while letting a young, lightning-rod player like Jeremy Lin get dealt to Houston with no resistance. What gives, New York?

MSN.FOXSPORTS.COM reports:
Jeremy Lin offer sheet reportedly wont be matched by New York Knicks, which would make him Houston Rocket.

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This is W³ 2012/07/17 13:09:42

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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I am still wrappping my head around the fact that the Knicks signed 39-year old Jason Kidd to a 3-year contract worth $9 million. That's 9 mil in less wiggle room to work with under the salary cap. Kidd is a dinosaur when it comes to the NBA. The 23-year old Lin, on the other hand, is a valuable asset to the team. The Knicks have their priorities screwed up.
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Dave 007 2012/07/22 12:02:04

No, the Knicks should let him go.

Houston, we have a problem! We signed Jeremy Lin for three years and he sucks.

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Ghost 2012/07/20 14:09:27

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

That horse has left the barn.

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littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/07/19 22:01:05

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

He's now a Rocket! The Knicks blew it this guy is a class act and capable player!

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Bob DiN 2012/07/18 22:30:35

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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They will let him go. He's really only an average player when you eliminate the MSM hype.

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Diddley Squat 2012/07/17 23:32:07

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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If I were in charge, I'd keep him.

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Jon Peter 2012/07/17 23:09:34

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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This will be a mistake. Jeremy is young, smart, cheap and a team player which is more I can say about Carmelo.

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Tennessee3501 2012/07/17 22:53:38

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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If they do not, the ACLU should claim prejudice against Asian Americans and start a law suit immediatelty! LOL !

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/07/17 21:02:29

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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he probably needs job ??

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mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/07/17 20:32:04

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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He has star potential

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Titanium X 2012/07/17 19:31:04

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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If they don't they'll probably regret it up the road. Their loss.

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El Prez 2012/07/17 17:57:10

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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He should go where he gets the best deal. IF THE kNICKS DON'T WANT TO MATCH IT, AWAY HE GOES.

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FunkyMunky 2012/07/17 17:33:08

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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I dig Lin and his style, but that is too much dough for a mostly unproven player.

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7username7 2012/07/17 16:40:35

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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It should be all about money for Lin. The Knicks and other teams do not make full commitment to any player. Go with the highest bidder and play basketball.

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fooley177 2012/07/17 15:35:06

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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The Knicks just traded for a starting point guard-- I believe it was Felton from Golden State. Now, no matter how good Lin is, he just represents another starting point guard, and they can't afford him at this point. What they REALLY need is a great defensive center so they can move Chandler to power forward. How about a trade, Carmelo Anthony for Howard? Orlando might be just deperate enough to do this. Jeremy Lin needs to improve on defense, take less shots, and start racking up assists.

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Kamardb... to fooley177 2012/07/17 18:56:55

The Knick's by their action have told Jeremy that they don't believe in developing young talent with proven potential. They would rather take an aging 40 y/o player who have seen better days. They also bring back for an encore a player who has not proven himself to be difference maker. Lin is a floor general who can direct a team, distribute the ball and make other players around him better. Jason Kidd has this ability but his best days are behind him. Anthony can score but does not play team basketball on a consistent ball and mostly win when he is allowed to play one on one and can dominate the ball.He does not get other players involved so if he is shut down in a game , most of the time the Knicks will lose. I wont be going to the garden this year. I wish Lin success and will be rooting hard for him.

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fooley177 to Kamardb... 2012/07/24 17:53:16

You are right. The Knicks made a big mistake. They made the mistake when they brought in Kidd and Felton. They should have left well enough alone and stuck with Lin. However, the Knicks seem to be prone to making mistakes. The Knicks signed Houston and let Lin go to Houston. Remember the saviour of the 60's, Ray Felix? Anthony is the best player on the team, and his JOB is to score, not to pass.

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Green Living Guy 2012/07/17 15:30:52

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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Hey is smart. He came from Harvard so with Jason Kidd in the mix can get really really really interesting.

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Denim 2012/07/17 15:19:52

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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Jeremy ,take the best offer in money and run,Your job will be the same no matter who you play for.

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Gray Pilgrim 2012/07/17 15:17:47

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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Let him go on to a succesful Team
Or with the Knicks maybe it would suffice to say let him go so he can be part or a team

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ghosiejackson 2012/07/17 14:56:57

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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why? he is of talent.

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jacktown kid 2012/07/17 14:56:34

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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can't match that contract

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Boss 2012/07/17 14:52:41

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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as if I cared.....

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Michael 2012/07/17 14:50:52

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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They should keep him because, now they know exactly where he fits in. They should play him more with Carmello just for measure since he came in when Carmello was injured. The Knicks have more depth with him.

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Ashley 2012/07/17 14:31:00

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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not worth the money

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This is W³ 2012/07/17 13:09:42

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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I am still wrappping my head around the fact that the Knicks signed 39-year old Jason Kidd to a 3-year contract worth $9 million. That's 9 mil in less wiggle room to work with under the salary cap. Kidd is a dinosaur when it comes to the NBA. The 23-year old Lin, on the other hand, is a valuable asset to the team. The Knicks have their priorities screwed up.

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fooley177 to This is W³ 2012/07/17 15:37:53

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Signing Kidd was a mistake. Hey, would you guys be interested, maybe, in taking Paul Pierce off our hands?

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This is W³ to fooley177 2012/07/17 19:39:46

LOL...I think the Knicks are overstaffed at the current moment, but thanks. It was regrettable that Ray Allen joined the Miami Heat.

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fooley177 to This is W³ 2012/07/24 17:55:16

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Ray Allen used to be a great player, but those days are gone forever. At the present time Terry is a better option off the bench. Also cheaper.

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Chris D to This is W³ 2012/07/17 16:33:32

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exactly

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7username7 to This is W³ 2012/07/17 16:43:36

They did the same thing when Ewing was here...thats why they win championships

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Kamardb... to 7username7 2012/07/17 19:02:24

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They ran Ewing out of town at 38 y/o. He was too old they said at the time and had ware on him.

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This is W³ to 7username7 2012/07/17 19:44:54

Wait, the Knicks have won NBA championships?

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Obama Your MommA 2012/07/17 12:27:55

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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He sucks.

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S.Lewis 2012/07/17 11:59:03

Yes, the Knicks should keep Jeremy Lin.

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If the Knicks let him go they are idiots.

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beach bum 2012/07/17 10:49:57

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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no

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Healingme 2012/07/17 10:22:13

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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No he's asking too much money

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Kamardb... to Healingme 2012/07/17 19:05:51

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He did not ask for it that is what the market was willing to pay. Ask Houston. Besides he generate world wide marketing and advertising dollars for the Knicks. Who else on the team comes close. Merchandise forget about it. He would easily surpass Anthony in merchandise. They would make their money back.

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Don Leuty 2012/07/17 09:15:49

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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Not worth it.

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Sterling 2012/07/17 05:35:36

No, the Knicks should let him go.

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For Lin's sake, let him go.

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Kamardb... to Sterling 2012/07/17 19:09:16

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I am selfish because I know that Lin is an exciting player who make want to watch the game. But deep down I know he is going to a better team and will have a better chance to reach a champion ship than staying here.

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