"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. 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."
"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."
Jeremy Lin announced his retirement after a 15-year basketball career, posting a heartfelt video and message on Instagram. He called saying goodbye the hardest decision of his life and reflected on competing under the brightest lights. Lin said he lived out childhood dreams, felt fully alive whenever he touched a basketball, and thanked those who supported him through highs and lows. His career featured the Linsanity phenomenon, a Raptors championship, multiple NBA stops, and setbacks from coaching changes, locker-room issues, and injuries. He expressed gratitude, affirmed his bond with fans will extend beyond playing, and looked forward to the next chapter.
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