One of the fans of NBA star and Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin recently questioned why NBA referees have never called a flagrant or technical foul on players from opposing teams who try to hurt him during games. The fan even created a combination video recording showing the many instances when they tried to hurt Lin.
"Lin's health and safety are at risk, as Lin gets hit unnecessarily and excessively in the face, head, and neck areas by other players frequently," the fan said.
Many of Lin's supporters agree that Lin is being racially discriminated against.
However, the NBA recently issued a statement, saying that it has "found no data that suggests Jeremy Lin is disadvantaged by our officiating staff."
Even though Lin does not necessarily agree with the NBA statement, he is taking the issue with a grain of salt. The Christian athlete told USA Today, "I'm just thankful the fans are trying to do something about it, and trying to push the league to at least review some of the stuff. What happened on the film is exactly what happened."
"To me, not everybody drives the same way, not everybody goes to the basket the same way, not everybody takes contact the same way. I mean, it is what it is. They made their statement. All I know is, you've just got to watch the film," he said.
For now, all Lin cares about is being a good basketball player and an even better Christian. "I think the one thing that I can hold onto is I feel like I did things the way God would want me to do things. I try to hold myself and live with high character in a way that God would be proud of," he told the Chalotte Observer. "I'm not perfect. I've made many mistakes. But that's what I try to put my effort towards: playing and living in a way where if God looked at me, he'd say, 'Wow, I'm proud of you.' So that's the ultimate approval I could get is God's, versus a reporter's or a coach's."
