Basketball legend Jeremy Lin joins Chanel & Karen to discuss the sense of touch. They explore his achievements, physical sensations, parents' support, favorite and unpleasant touch experiences, alternate career interests, and desire for unique experiences. Plus, they express gratitude for Jeremy's presence
Jeremy Lin emphasizes the importance of balancing strategy with instinct in basketball, highlighting the need for both mental and physical agility.
Jeremy Lin stresses the significance of seeking support outside of his family, including therapy, sports psychology, and mentorship, to navigate the challenges of a professional basketball career.
Deep dives
Jeremy Lin's Journey to Becoming a Basketball Star
Jeremy Lin shares his experiences growing up as a basketball player and how he realized his coordination abilities. Growing up with an older brother, he never felt particularly coordinated until he started competing against others his age. He also talks about his growth spurt in high school, which allowed him to surpass his brother's height. Despite his success, Jeremy discusses his ongoing struggle with pre-game anxiety and how he redirects his anxious thoughts through focusing on his breath and using Bible verses to counter his fears. He emphasizes the importance of balancing strategy with instinct during a game, and how basketball requires both mental and physical agility.
Family Dynamics and Support in Jeremy Lin's Basketball Journey
Jeremy shares heartwarming anecdotes about his family's presence at his games. While his dad remains calm and collected, his mom, although not knowledgeable about basketball, is vocal and passionate in her support, often yelling 'defense' during games. Jeremy's parents had a different approach to post-game discussions, initially focusing on problems or critiques rather than offering comfort. However, Jeremy and his brothers initiated a discussion and established that after a tough game, what they truly needed was love and reassurance. Jeremy also highlights the importance of seeking support outside of his family, including therapy, sports psychology, and mentorship to navigate the constant changes and pressures of a professional basketball career.
Jeremy Lin on Texture Preferences and Dream Questions
In the drizzle round segment, Jeremy discusses his favorite texture, which is a soft, stretchy, and lightweight material like dry-fit shirts. On the other hand, he humorously mentions the texture he never wants to touch again, the sweaty chests of tall opponents in basketball games. Jeremy reflects on his passion for philanthropy and how he initially expected a short-lived basketball career, but now plans to utilize his education in sociology to make a difference in disadvantaged communities in the future. He shares his coping strategies for pre-game anxiety, including focusing on his breath and redirecting anxious thoughts towards positive and grounding elements like Bible verses. Finally, he reveals his fascination with experiencing weightlessness and water droplets floating in space, as depicted in movies.
In this episode we discuss the sense of TOUCH with basketball legend Jeremy Lin. Featuring references to pre-game anxiety, 7 foot tall sweaty men, and the best starter Pokemon. Also, check out Jeremy's Emmy-winning documentary on Linsanity called '38 at the Garden'!
P.S. We are all Bay Area Asians #baysians and we are so proud of Jeremy!!! <3
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