Golden State Warriors: 3 Abandoned talents worth giving a shot

Golden State Warriors targets: Jeremy Lin

I don’t think the NBA will ever forget Linsanity – but they certainly have forgotten about Jeremy Lin himself. The former sensation has been without a job in the big leagues for two years and it’s been more than five seasons since he routinely played minutes in the NBA.

This doesn’t mean Lin has given up on his dream. Even winning a championship in Toronto wasn’t enough to satisfy him – he wants to earn it, and the Golden State Warriors could be the team to give him this chance.

Lin is 32 years old, meaning there isn’t much left in the tank for the undersized guard. He is exactly the player he is going to be at this point. So, what does Lin provide? Well, aside from a passionate fan base, Lin can offer a spark plug of scoring and playmaking on the Warriors’ bench.

His biggest problem is his inconsistency. Lin rarely plays okay. He’s usually either a human torch or making ill-advised plays left and right. This is the main reason he’s had trouble remaining in the NBA but it seems he’s been working diligently in the G-League.

Lin averaged 19.8 points and 6.4 assists for the Santa Cruz Warriors this season. He’s shot above 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3-point line. Although he committed nearly four turnovers a game, he looked much more reliable as a distributor. This is something he may have learned with age and experience.

The Dubs need a backup point guard and they have an open slot on the roster. I don’t see any reason not to give Lin a chance here.