Jeremy Lin recalls playing in the Knicks' home arena: The atmosphere was insane!

In an interview, former NBA star Jeremy Lin recalled his time playing for the New York Knicks and said that during a game at Madison Square Garden, he once felt his body "floating".

Jeremy Lin, a graduate of Harvard University, played for the New York Knicks in the 2011/12 season, where his outstanding performance sparked the "Linsanity" craze, which is still talked about by fans today.

In addition, Jeremy Lin has played for various teams, including the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, and Brooklyn Nets, and helped the Toronto Raptors win the NBA championship in the 2018/19 season.

Recalling his time playing for the New York Knicks, the 37-year-old Jeremy Lin shared, "I still remember the 'Linsanity' era, especially that game against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, which I still remember vividly."

"The noise at Madison Square Garden was so loud that I actually looked down at my feet to make sure I was floating, because I felt like I was about half an inch off the ground."

Jeremy Lin also said, "Because the sound was so loud and the atmosphere was so crazy, I really felt like I was a little bit off the ground. I will never forget that moment, because it felt almost like my soul left my body."

On the other hand, in Game 4 of the 2025/26 NBA Finals, the New York Knicks, after trailing, rallied to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 thanks to contributions from Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Anthony Towns, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

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