As I had blogged earlier this month, former professional basketball player Jeremy Lin retired from professional basketball after spending over a decade in the NBA and playing overseas in Asia. I had a chance to watch a live recording podcast interview with The Aconic Podcast. Episode 22, Jeremy Lin Opens Up: Why he Retired and What Comes Next, is finally live, and it is definitely worth listening to or watching:
“Just days before announcing his retirement, Jeremy Lin sat down with the Aconic Podcast for his final interview as an active player. In this candid conversation, Jeremy opens up about the decision to step away from basketball, the questions he wrestled with, and what might come next.
He shares raw reflections on purpose, impact, and faith, asking himself, “Am I really living up to who I said I wanted to be?” Jeremy discusses whether his greatest contribution now lies off the court, using the resources and platform he’s built to serve others, especially marginalized youth through his Foundation.
For the first time, Jeremy reveals how he struggled to balance on court demands with being fully present for his off-court mission, and why he believes “mental health is more important than Kumon.”
This exclusive conversation offers an unfiltered look into the mindset behind one of the most impactful decisions of his life and the possibilities for his future beyond the game.
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I was really surprised at how candid Lin was. I also learned that he is now a father.
At the time of the interview, Lin hadn’t announced his official retirement but he speculated on his decision. Also, it was really interesting to hear from Lin the strong influence by his mother on him, as well as the mental health struggles he had to overcome – especially living up to the hype of LINSANITY. Watching or listening to the Jeremy Lin Opens Up: Why he Retired and What Comes Next podcast is definitely worth watching.
