Jeremy Lin to next gen Asian-American players: ‘Kick that door down, bring others up with you’

International basketball star Jeremy Lin encouraged the next generation of Asian-American players to grab every opportunity given to them in representing the Asian community.

In a post on Wednesday, Lin said he could have done more in breaking barriers for the community while playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

"To the next generation of Asian-American ballers - man, I so wish I could have done more on the NBA court to break more barriers - especially now - but you guys got next," the Asian guard said.

"When you get your opportunity, do not hesitate. Don't worry whether anyone else thinks you belong there. The world never will. When you get your foot in the door, kick that door down. And then bring others up with you," he added.

Despite this, Lin said he was blessed with the opportunity to play in the NBA.

"I know I'm blessed - I've had an NBA career beyond my wildest dreams."

What's next for Lin?

Lin, who recently played for the Sta. Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League, also hinted about what's next for his basketball career.

"As for what's next, I trust what God has in store for me. 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,'" he said.

Lin said his stint in the G League was supposedly his way back to the NBA after playing in the Chinese Basketball Association, but things did not materialize as he was expecting.

"I'm really proud of what I accomplished - I killed it in the G League and objectively showed it being a league leader in all the categories a PG should and shooting career-highs across the board," he narrated.

"For months, I watched as others got contracts, chances, opportunities. I told myself I just need one ten-day contract, one chance to get back on the floor and I would blow it out the water. After all that's how my entire career started - off one chance to prove myself."

"For reasons I'll never fully know, that chance never materialized. But I proved I'm better than ever and an NBA player. But like I've said before...dream big dreams, risk big heartache," Lin added.

During his stint with the Sta. Cruz Warriors, Lin averaged 19.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Back in February, the NBA G League launched a probe on Lin's claim that he was called "coronavirus" on court.

Lin also played for several teams in the NBA such as the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets, but it was his stint with the Toronto Raptors that made him become an NBA champion. —Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA News