NBA veteran Jeremy Lin announced his retirement from professional basketball via Instagram on Saturday night.
"It's an honor to play against the best and show what someone like me can do," said Lin. "I've achieved my childhood dreams and enjoyed every game in front of fans around the world."
Lin thanked everyone who supported him, celebrated his successes, and helped him through low points. He said that while he didn't want his career to end, he knew it was time to rest.
Lin had a nine-year NBA career. He started with the Golden State Warriors, but rose to prominence with the New York Knicks during the so-called "Linsanity," where he averaged 23.9 points and 9.2 assists per game in 11 games, including a career-high 38 points against the Lakers.
Overall, his NBA career averaged 11.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 steals. He also played for various teams and won his NBA title in 2019.
