Knee surgery has abruptly ended Jeremy Lin's season, and one has to wonder if he's played his final game in a New York Knicks uniform. It seems as though the organization doesn't want to make him the focal point of the offense because of Carmelo Anthony.
And one wonders if Anthony was responsible in Mike D'Antoni's departure, because of disagreements about Lin's role and the direction of the team.
So, why would Lin want to stay in a tumultuous environment like that, when he knows that he has the skill set to be able to lead an offense on his own?
Up until the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers' biggest weakness was at the point guard position; but after acquiring Ramon Sessions, they are significantly better in that department. That being said, Sessions becomes a free agent this summer, just as Lin will. Would the Lakers be willing to part ways with Sessions and pursue Lin?
Why not?
He would be a Lin-credible fit in the Lakers offense. Lin's speed and explosiveness would be a welcome addition to the Lakers roster, and he has shown in many instances that he can be an outstanding facilitator. Lin's ...
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