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Jeremy Lin Shu-how is a Taiwanese basketball star player for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

While playing three games in semi-final payoff of CBA, Lin has been offended 32 times in total with visible injuries at his knees, face and back.

Beijing Duck head coach Xie Libin revealed that Lin could not hear anything after the game and had to go to a hospital for treatment. Lin’s injuries have generally recovered.

In the interview with China Central Television (CCTV), Lin described the game with Guangdong Southern Tigers was fierce and said, “both teams defended hard, playing the game and hitting people at the same time. Physical defence of both teams was strong. Our bodies cannot recover in a short time. I can understand these if you unintentionally hit and hurt your opponent.”

Lin found the opponents did some small actions on purpose and hoped the referee could protect players from ensuring a safe game.

As some CBA fans questioned, if he exaggerated foul play of Chinese basketball players, Lin uploaded his beaten photos on his IG account.

Taiwan EBC News and Apple Daily reported, Lin is a native American and obtained a Taiwan passport on 30 July, making him eligible to join the Taiwan national team.

Lin’s father stated Lin let his agent determine whether staying in CBA or joining Taiwan’s National team. Lin mentioned an NBA team felt interested in him. If he has 70% ability of his glory days and does not mind to be a bench player of a point guard, he is possible to return the NBA.

For Lin’s team, RMB may indeed be more attractive, as compared with Taiwan, the annual salary can be nearly ten times different. At the moment, his annual package in CBA is around 20 million RMB (~2.89 million USD), while his package in Taiwan will be maximum at 2 million RMB (0.29 million USD). Including the participation in variety shows in China, he can earn even more, which the amount is incomparable. Lin is 31 years old and got several injuries. His basketball lifespan can be longer if he plays basketball games in Taiwan.

Lin was “son of Taiwan”, and Taiwan fans gave him a nickname, “little son”. However, during Wuhan pneumonia epidemics, his supporters in Hong Kong and Taiwan were heartbroken because of his speech.

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