Lin never thought he'd be benched in 2nd yr, reduced to a smaller and less important role with Rockets

"Never thought I'd join Harden and Howard, two superstars, in Houston."

"Never thought I'd be benched in 2nd yr, reduced to a smaller, and less important role." Jeremy says

Lin would like to model Kobe/Nash in terms of consistency and longetivity

Jeremy Lin's interview in China: He talks about Lakers, playing with Kobe & Nash, and more.

Q: What were you doing before you got traded to the Lakers, how did you feel? 
Jeremy: I wasn't sure if I will change team. I just continued to train. My goal stayed the same.

Q: How did you find out about getting picked up by the Lakers? How did you feel when you found out this news?
Jeremy: I was in Beijing. I was sleeping, and then the phone rang in my hotel room. My agent told me I was traded to Los Angeles. I was so excited that I woke up my mom, sister-in law, and brothers, and told them about it (at 2am according to another source). And then I immediately arranged to fly to Los Angeles, completed my physical, and signed contract. Then back Shanghai to continue the event.