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And the debate began about whether the Knicks should match, though that third
year could cost New York upward of $40 million because of the NBA's luxury
tax. Many said Lin wasn't worth it, that his hot streak was the result of a
perfect storm he could never duplicate. Some who thought the Knicks could
match the offer saw Lin more as a marketing tool than a player who could help
them win.




Reports emerged about Lin having bailed out on the team by not playing hurt
in the playoffs, about Knicks owner James Dolan feeling betrayed and deceived
by Lin.

報導揭露出Lin被球隊釋出是因為季後賽他不願意帶傷上陣，尼克老闆Dolan感覺被Lin
背叛與欺騙。


If Lin forgot for a moment, he was quickly reminded.

如果Lin曾短暫地忘記了外界對他的質疑，那麼他已很快地被喚醒。


"I will always, always have doubters," Lin said. "But I really want to reach
my potential to bring glory to God. That is more motivation than haters and
doubters. I want to work just as hard, give just as much, whether or not I
have haters."




Lin took extra steps to remain the same person he always has been. He turned
down multiple late-night talk shows and started limiting interviews. Every
news conference, he talked about his teammates, sharing the spotlight. He
looked to find ways to serve them -- picking up others' trash on the team
plane, volunteering to carry bags, opening doors, sparking conversation.

Lin採取了許多方法讓自己不要被這一切影響。他拒絕許多脫口秀節目的邀約並限制
媒體專訪的次數；在每次賽後記者會上，他總是提起隊友，讓他們同樣受到媒體關愛；
他尋找方法服務隊友們--像是在搭乘球隊專機時幫忙撿其他人的垃圾、自願提行李、
開門或主動找話聊。


He even passed up millions of dollars by rejecting endorsement deals. He
wound up signing only two, with Volvo and Steiner Sports (he already had a
Nike deal). He said he'd rather focus on getting better instead of racking
up endorsements and spending his time away from the court making appearances
and doing commercials.




Even signing an offer sheet with Houston was a financial sacrifice, as Lin
walked away from the millions he could only get in the country's top market.
The decision prompted a Forbes.com article on how Jeremy Lin May Be The
Dumbest Harvard Grad Ever.




But Lin, after the initial shock of it all, said he has regained his center.

而Lin，在驚訝於外界如此反應劇烈之後，他說他已經回歸本心。


"It just comes down to knowing who I am as a person," Lin said. "People who
know me know I didn't want all this. I didn't ask for this. It was
uncomfortable."

「這最終人讓了解到我的本質，」Lin說。「了解我的人都知道我並不想要這一切，
我也沒有要求過，這讓我感到不舒服。」


Lin said he isn't concerned with matching the production he managed in New
York. Certainly, that would be a tough feat. In 25 starts with New York,
Lin averaged 18.2 points, 7.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds. Lin said he doesn't
have a guarantee he's the starter, nor does he need one. He said what matters
to him is the opportunity, and that Houston believes in him.




But even if his astronomical production doesn't follow him to Houston,
he said he's sure the hype and attention will. He said "absolutely" he
would love all the hype to end, but said there was "no chance" that would
happen even though he's leaving the bright lights of New York.

然而假使他在火箭的成績不若以往，他也知道外界的炒作與關注仍不會消失。他說他
絕對很開心那些過度的炒作消失，但也清楚明白就算離開了紐約，這個想法也只是奢望。


This time around, though, Lin said he'll be even more ready for it.

然而這一次，Lin說他會準備好的。


"The only way it will is if I fade out and get worse and worse," Lin said.
"But I plan on getting better."

「唯一消弭炒作的可能就是我表現得越來越差，」Lin說。

「但是，我打算變得更好！」


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