Last night’s playoff game was a rough one for Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin. First, he was accused by some of getting away with a travel (some believe that he did actually dribble the ball):
“@TheSportsVines: Does Jeremy Lin have his passport? Because he doing some serious traveling http://t.co/7OSDJjKzeY”oh my shit
— vick (@cunter_dean) April 28, 2014
And then, with just seconds left to go in the fourth quarter, Lin fumbled the ball and allowed the Portland Trailblazers to tie the game:
I have never seen a basketball player fail so often in the span of ten seconds. Poor Jeremy Lin http://t.co/udUXggIdkJ
— FREE MⒶX B (@CrisisDawn) April 28, 2014
Portland went on to win Game 4 in overtime, 123 to 120.
Since then, Lin has taken quite a beating. Not only did his coach single him out:
https://twitter.com/_bk_chino/status/460782284292235264
But tweeters have been cruel as well:
Too many people putting too much blame on @JLin7
— Mr.Azeez (@AAZeez24) April 28, 2014
Here’s just a taste:
https://twitter.com/MariusOwen/status/460746199348158465
Jeremy Lin has got to go! #RedNation #rockets
— Tarun Verma (@VTroon) April 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/King_Patel36/status/460744800447127552
https://twitter.com/faisal_htx/status/460749979301052417
I've hated Jeremy Lin since the beginning and I hate him more than ever now.
— Sergio Santamaría ?? (@sergiowl14) April 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/ADTRbreakdown/status/460754344497774592
Amidst all the criticism, though, Lin has found strength in God:
Joshua 1:9 … Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) April 28, 2014
Beautiful.
@JLin7 pray & stay up brother!…til the new day & new mercies. #KeepGettinItFam
— Nasa (@nasasete) April 28, 2014
@JLin7 Jeremy, we got your back. Keep your head up. Everyone makes mistakes, besides cowards. You're doing GREAT. We are with you.
— Ido Amir ? (@IdoAmir) April 28, 2014
@JLin7 Amen, it's just a game among so many others. Have peace with yourself! Stay strong
— weifanghu (@weifanghu) April 28, 2014
Always keep your head up bro! @JLin7
— 火ay Lapa (@jaylapa23) April 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/Durasyoga/status/460769081423958016
@JLin7 Just believe in Him. what happened in today's game is a lesson learned. Keep the Faith. you can do all things through Christ
— Anthony Mediano (@Thekingseven) April 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/rubai117/status/460756164372733953
https://twitter.com/rheaSEO/status/460779575161532417
You'll be fine. Keep your head up. RT @JLin7: Joshua 1:9 … Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do … http://t.co/0HUDEIbSBM
— Chanel Vintage (@lilbowpeepgame) April 28, 2014
@JLin7 I remember u tweeted this during a tough time this season. Don't beat urself over this. We learn from our mistakes #respect #classact
— Lilly Chen (@chihchat) April 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/eauj/status/460702649008943104
https://twitter.com/Cubbycake/status/460776194690928640
https://twitter.com/randyjr87/status/460753513262235648
https://twitter.com/LKinnemore/status/460756246232956928
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