According to the article, Lin's family was converted in China by american protestant ministers in the early 1900's and Lin spoke of wanting to become a pastor someday. Some are comparing him to Kobe Bryant of the Lakers. He was passed over by 28 teams in the NBA because they didn't think he could deliver consistently. He has proved them all wrong.
Jeremy Lin of New York Knicks an instant star and an emerging symbol in China - thestar.com
Jeremy Lin of New York Knicks an instant star and an emerging symbol in China - thestar.com