Jeremy Lin embraces his first all-star weekend

ORLANDO – Jeremy Lin said Friday he was trying to embrace the moment and have fun with all the attention he is getting during his first NBA all-star weekend.Lin, who went from sleeping on his brother’s couch to reviving the New York Knicks franchise in just a couple of weeks, competed in the NBA rising stars challenge game on Friday.

Lin shot one-of-four and finished with two points in just under nine minutes of playing time as his Team Shaq lost 146-133 to Team Chuck on Friday.“Just to be here and to see the company and all the players that are here is just, it’s been unbelievable,” Lin said. “I’m just trying to take it all in and embrace it and enjoy it every step of the way.”Lin said once Friday’s contest is finished he hopes to use the rest of the break to get some rest and prepare for the remainder of the season.“I am just trying to relax, recover and let some pains go away,” he said.

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