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I'm a playmaker. I'm always attacking the rim and have somewhat of a reckless style. I try to be everywhere at once.

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Jeremy Lin
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: August 23
Basketball Player
LA
California
Jeremy Shu-How Lin
Style
Trying
Always
Rims
Reckless
Attacking
Somewhat
Everywhere

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