NBA Champion Jeremy Lin Reveals He Almost Retired From Basketball

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin made a post to Instagram with an honest admission.

May 29, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin (17) speaks during media day for the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Jeremy Lin most recently played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season when he was a member of the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks.

He finished that year with averages of 9.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field in 74 games (four starts).

The Raptors also won the NBA Championship.

Jun 13, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin (17) celebrates with the Larry O'Brian Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game six of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Lin is still playing overseas and recently re-signed with the New Taipei Kings (they won the the championship last season).

Via Lin's Instagram on September 1: "Year 15! Re-signing w the Kings, excited for an encore w lil bro @joe_linstagram and the homies. As the saying goes, getting to the top isnt easy, staying there’s even harder. It wont be easy defending the title, but we’re excited for the challenge. Grateful to be healthy and for every year I get to play. See you all opening night @newtaipeikings #DefendTheCrown 👑"

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In a recent Instagram post, Lin revealed that he almost retired after the 2024 finals.

Via Lin on Monday: "Health is wealth. I said after the Finals, I'd retire if I needed surgery. But for 10 weeks, we worked nonstop, regaining full functionality. Appreciate you @dr.joeysalgado @progressivemotionpt for getting me right and all the way healthy. Excited for year 15."

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Lin spent nine seasons in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors.

He gained a lot of notoriety during his brief stint with the Knicks.

At 36, fans will still get a chance to watch Lin next season in Taiwan.