Former New York Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin has retired from the NBA after nine seasons.
Lin, 37, announced his retirement in an Instagram post. He last played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season.
“As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away,” Lin wrote in his post. “I’ve spent my 15 year career knowing that one day I would have to walk away, and yet actually saying goodbye to basketball today has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made.
“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to compete against the fiercest competitors under the brightest lights and to challenge what the world thought was possible for someone who looks like me. I’ve lived out my wildest childhood dreams to play in front of fans all around the world. I will forever be the kid who felt fully alive everytime I touched a basketball.
“So many people have sacrificed and poured into my journey, more than I could ever repay. Thank you all for believing in me, for walking with me, for celebrating my highs and picking me up in my lows. This is a ride I never wanted to end but I know it’s time. I will forever miss playing basketball in front of you all but our time will go beyond just playing. Here’s to what’s ahead. Love you all,” he added.
Lin made his NBA debut for the Golden State Warriors during the 2010-11 season, but skyrocketed to stardom the following year with the Knicks. He was inserted into the Knicks’ starting lineup in February 2012 and caught fire, averaging 20.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4 assists in 14 games played that month, spurring “Linsanity” while leading New York to seven consecutive wins. He finished that season – his lone in New York – averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Lin also played for the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, the latter of which he helped win the 2019 NBA championship.
Most recently, Lin has played for the New Taipei Kings of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League. He was named the league’s MVP in its inaugural 2024-25 season, and helped lead the Kings to consecutive championships while also being named Finals MVP.
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