Author Topic: Network shows shocking image of star (Lin) (Read 6095 times)

240 is Back · « **on:** February 16, 2012, 04:17:49 AM »

MSG Network might be the next media entity to apologize for a regrettable reaction to the success of the New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin.

After Lin led the Knicks to a 100-85 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, the network displayed a graphic featuring the point guard. Lin’s face was posted above a broken fortune cookie with the words “The Knicks Good Fortune” on a sheet of paper.

MSG network posted a racially insensitive graphic of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. (MSG Network image)

Lin, who is of Taiwanese and Chinese descent, has been the target of disparaging tweets about his heritage since his play thrust him into the public eye. Boxer Floyd Mayweather said Lin is receiving attention on the scale that he has because he is Asian. Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock posted a Tweet that perpetuated a stereotype about Asian men.

This, however, is the first time a television outlet has shown offensive material regarding Lin’s race.

Lin is averaging 24.4 points and 9.1 assists in the Knicks’ last seven games, all wins. His play has helped New York reach .500 on the season.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:22:58 AM »

No biggie. Pretty sure he knows he's asian.

StanZoLOL · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:24:29 AM »

He'd probably find it funny, since every race besides blacks can laugh at themselves.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:33:11 AM »

Pfft. Tempest in a teapot. And, shitty graphic.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:36:12 AM »

He won't recover.

240 is Back · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:45:34 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 16, 2012, 04:17:49 AM

Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock posted a Tweet that perpetuated a stereotype about Asian men.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:47:33 AM »

If he has any class he'll threaten to karate chop his critics. But it'll end up being

wes · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:52:18 AM »

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:08:34 AM »

hahahaha funniest image of the day wes

King Shizzo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:10:48 AM »

Quote from: wes on February 16, 2012, 04:52:18 AM

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:17:51 AM »

Quote from: StanZoLOL on February 16, 2012, 04:24:29 AM

He'd probably find it funny, since every race besides blacks can laugh at themselves.

Yeah, not true. Not sure where you're gettin' that, bud. :/

Nice pic, Wes. Hahahaha !

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:46:45 AM »

Manute has him covered.

CalvinH · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:14:17 AM »

Quote from: wes on February 16, 2012, 04:52:18 AM

musclecenter · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:23:32 AM »

Jeremy Lin (林書豪)'s parents are Taiwanese.
Congratulations to him.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:25:05 AM »

Racially insensitive... oh brother

musclecenter · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:33:24 AM »

he was back to Taiwan to visit his family last July

BigCyp · « **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:35:24 AM »

All dogs.

Borracho · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:42:32 AM »

Quote from: BigCyp on February 16, 2012, 06:35:24 AM

All dogs.

lmao

musclecenter · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:42:53 AM »

his grandma and uncles,aunts live in center Taiwan

Super Natural · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:51:12 AM »

polychronopolous · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:52:49 AM »

So does Kim Kardashin dump Mark Sanchez and make a play for Lin at this point? Or does she have to wait to see if he is really legit?

240 is Back · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:11:38 AM »

Quote from: Mr Nobody on February 16, 2012, 05:46:45 AM

Manute has him covered.

Poor manute. dead at 47. Why is it we never see tall old people?

Xerxes · « **Reply #22 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:12:20 AM »

I never watched basketball before this guy, he has made me interested. I might even become a "Knicks-fan"

240 is Back · « **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:23:21 AM »

Quote from: Kouroush on February 16, 2012, 07:12:20 AM

I never watched basketball before this guy, he has made me interested. I might even become a "Knicks-fan"

I loved bball back in like 94-95, watched every night. it got boring since then.

now i actually have "LiNYC visits heat, thurs night NBA game". First time in a decade i've cared about a regular season game.

RagingBull · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:53:13 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 16, 2012, 04:17:49 AM

MSG Network might be the next media entity to apologize for a regrettable reaction to the success of the New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin.

After Lin led the Knicks to a 100-85 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, the network displayed a graphic featuring the point guard. Lin’s face was posted above a broken fortune cookie with the words “The Knicks Good Fortune” on a sheet of paper.

MSG network posted a racially insensitive graphic of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. (MSG Network image)

Lin, who is of Taiwanese and Chinese descent, has been the target of disparaging tweets about his heritage since his play thrust him into the public eye. Boxer Floyd Mayweather said Lin is receiving attention on the scale that he has because he is Asian. Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock posted a Tweet that perpetuated a stereotype about Asian men.

This, however, is the first time a television outlet has shown offensive material regarding Lin’s race.

Lin is averaging 24.4 points and 9.1 assists in the Knicks’ last seven games, all wins. His play has helped New York reach .500 on the season.

Isn't the network named after a Chinese food additive?

Author Topic: Network shows shocking image of star (Lin) (Read 6095 times)

Xerxes