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NBA: Jeremy Lin, Jordan Clarkson swap tweets to fans' delight
NBA: Jeremy Lin, Jordan Clarkson swap tweets to fans' delight
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Published Apr 06, 2021 09:45 PM PHT

Been amazing to see what JC has been doin this season and Filipino fans are some of the best in the world!! @JordanClarksons #6thManOfTheYear https://t.co/W39jqXflfY
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) April 6, 2021
Been amazing to see what JC has been doin this season and Filipino fans are some of the best in the world!! @JordanClarksons #6thManOfTheYear https://t.co/W39jqXflfY
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) April 6, 2021
Jeremy Lin has found an affinity with Jordan Clarkson being a fellow Asian-American.
Jeremy Lin has found an affinity with Jordan Clarkson being a fellow Asian-American.
The two swapped tweets recently, with Lin, a American with Taiwanese descent, praising Clarkson for his successes with the Utah Jazz.
The two swapped tweets recently, with Lin, a American with Taiwanese descent, praising Clarkson for his successes with the Utah Jazz.
The former New York Knicks star also posted a link of a New York Times report citing Clarkson's role in the Jazz's growing popularity.
The former New York Knicks star also posted a link of a New York Times report citing Clarkson's role in the Jazz's growing popularity.
"Been amazing to see what JC has been doin this season and Filipino fans are some of the best in the world!! @JordanClarksons
#6thManOfTheYear," said Lin, who now plays for the Sta. Cruz Warriors in the NBA G-League.
"Been amazing to see what JC has been doin this season and Filipino fans are some of the best in the world!! @JordanClarksons
#6thManOfTheYear," said Lin, who now plays for the Sta. Cruz Warriors in the NBA G-League.
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Clarkson, who played with Lin during their time with the LA Lakers, tweeted back.
Clarkson, who played with Lin during their time with the LA Lakers, tweeted back.
my brother, respect!! 💯 https://t.co/aglC9J2TZj
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) April 6, 2021
my brother, respect!! 💯 https://t.co/aglC9J2TZj
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) April 6, 2021
"My brother, respect!!" said the Fil-American.
"My brother, respect!!" said the Fil-American.
The short exchange drew delighted reactions from fans.
The short exchange drew delighted reactions from fans.
"You the OG for Asian guards...thank you for proving them we can do it," said one fan.
"You the OG for Asian guards...thank you for proving them we can do it," said one fan.
"We, Filipino basketball fans, rooted for you like you're one of ours too, Mr. Lin. Many of the die hard fans (and some casual fans) of the sport still do. We're very excited about J.C's play right now," said another Filipino fan.
"We, Filipino basketball fans, rooted for you like you're one of ours too, Mr. Lin. Many of the die hard fans (and some casual fans) of the sport still do. We're very excited about J.C's play right now," said another Filipino fan.
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