As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away. 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.
做為一個職業運動員，我們一直知道「退休」就在不遠處。過去職業生涯的15年，我明確的知道有一天我會需要離去，但如今真的要跟籃球說再見，仍然是我這輩子最難的決定。
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.
能夠在最耀眼的燈光下與最猛的對手對抗，並且挑戰世俗眼光中對於我這樣體型條件所認定的可能性，是我這輩子最大的榮耀。我實現了小時候以為不可能的瘋狂夢想：在全世界的球迷們面前打球。我一直都還會是那個充滿童心，碰到籃球就覺得是最鮮活的自己。
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.
這一路走來，有太多人因為我犧牲奉獻。謝謝堅信著我的你們，一路相隨陪伴，跟我一起慶祝高光時刻，但在我失落的時候也陪伴我站起來。這是一段我非常不想結束的旅程，但我知道是時候了。我永遠會懷念在你們面前打籃球的每個時刻，但我們所共同擁有的遠超于籃球。對於未來的一切，我們一起向前看。
Love you all ❤️
真心誠意的愛你們每一個 ❤️
A few months ago my amazing wife and I were blessed w the best possible gift we could receive. Fatherhood has honestly been the best experience of my life even though I get less sleep lol.
It's given me a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the love thats been shown to me, by God, my parents and my loved ones. I hope one day my son will say he felt that same love through his daddy ❤️ #dabonem
幾個月前，我超棒的太太跟我很幸運的得到了世界上最珍貴的禮物。成為一個爸爸是我這輩子最好的體驗，雖然我現在都不能睡飽覺了，哈哈哈。因為當了爸爸，我更能深刻的體會跟感謝上帝、爸媽、跟所有我愛的人對我付出的愛。希望有一天我的寶貝兒子也會說他也從爸比得到同樣的愛💛👣
Trust is the foundation of a championship caliber team, excited to see how they stack up vs OKC in the conference final
comment on topics you want me to dig deeper on and how I could improve this!
Being a trailblazer isn’t meaningful if we don’t bring the community along with us. Sincerest thank you to @taaforg for the award and to Sophie for the meaningful introduction. Looking forward to all the ways we can show up for the AAPI community in these next five years.
Meet Roberto! 🫶 @hopehorizonepa
For 18 years, Roberto has been a pillar of the Hope Horizon community in East Palo Alto and Roberto has seen both his children and grandchildren participate in Hope Horizon’s programs. Roberto remembers days when his daughter didn’t want to join Hope Horizon programming, “She didn’t want to come because I was making her do it. But now that her kids are here, she sees the impact that we’re having on youth. Even if she didn’t see the impact for herself when she was here.”
While much has changed in the community, over 18 years, Hope Horizon’s work has not. Roberto said, “We have spiritual programs for middle school and high school youth... and the love and affection in the way they build their own community goes a long way. The program leaders lending an ear to listen to some of our kids, they go through situations at home that we’re not even aware of.”
Hope Horizon’s impact is holistic, spanning academic, spiritual, and emotional support. Roberto recalled, “Once, there was a young teenager having issues at home, there was crime in the family, and she lost both of her brothers. At first, she was having problems where she was depressed, didn’t want to talk to or open up to anybody, but inside she was screaming for help. Over time, she started opening up to our staff, and even though she lived through a situation she won’t be able to forget, our team eventually helped her move on. Last time I heard, she graduated high school and moved out to the East Coast. We do see her on social media sometimes. She’s doing good.”
#thrivetogether
Meet Momo! 🫶 @cyinyc
Momo has been an avid participant in CYI’s programs since she was in 8th grade! From Chinatown Beautification Day (CBD), to Chinatown Literacy Project (CLP), and Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), Momo has actively nurtured her passion for community. Momo said, “There is a huge part about CYI that has helped me grow a community so I feel less isolated, less alone. And I also get to build my leadership skills to face the real world as I grow up.”
In addition to learning lifelong skills, youth can participate in CYI’s various programs while building community along the way. Momo reflected, “I have actually met a lot of my close friends through CYI, and these are people I met in the various programs. The way I see it, once you do one program [with CYI] you really can’t stop.”
#ThriveTogether
Believe despite what the world tells you. Everyone can embody the true meaning of “Linsanity” 💙🧡
I Am Linsanity merch PRE-ORDER is live until Friday, April 15 on amaznhq.com and on IG Shop.
A percentage of proceeeds go directly to supporting the @jlinfoundation . The JLin Foundations biggest current initiative is the Thrive Together Collaborative, which will serve over 40,000 underserved APPI and other youth while providing funding to around 20 non-profit organizations over a five-year period.
.
.
.
.
#linsanity #jeremylin #asian #asianamerican
Honored to be in a room full of AAPI culture makers, representation & community matters
Thank you @goldhouseco
Honored to rep @namesak3 thank you for dressing me!
Meet Brenda! 🫶 @harbor_house_oakland
Now a freshman in college, Brenda started attending Harbor House’s after-school program in kindergarten. When she later met Kacie, Harbor House’s Executive Director, Brenda made a strong first impression as the 2nd grader who volunteered to help other kids in the program check out books from the library. Year after year, over the past 13 years, Brenda has grown into a leader at Harbor House, eventually helping lead the summer camp she once attended as a child, before heading off to college last fall. Kacie says, “There were times, especially in middle school, when life was really dark for Brenda. But she overcame those hard times and is stronger, more resilient, and more compassionate because of them.”
#thrivetogether
![Meet Momo! @cyinycMomo has been an avid participant in CYI’s programs since she was in 8th grade! From Chinatown Beautification Day (CBD), to Chinatown Literacy Project (CLP), and Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), Momo has actively nurtured her passion for community. Momo said, “There is a huge part about CYI that has helped me grow a community so I feel less isolated, less alone. And I also get to build my leadership skills to face the real world as I grow up.”In addition to learning lifelong skills, youth can participate in CYI’s various programs while building community along the way. Momo reflected, “I have actually met a lot of my close friends through CYI, and these are people I met in the various programs. The way I see it, once you do one program [with CYI] you really can’t stop.”#ThriveTogether](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727647257131629394126_0_42c95a19e66ece3afcdb5d9c41d183cf.jpg?o=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&h=d938e27399934e0ba923602cf25bec40)
