Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
Arts & Entertainment
Now At MSG: The Linvasion Of The Jersey Snatchers
By
Nick Bisceglia
Published Feb 10, 2012
Modified Feb 10, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
Nick Bisceglia/Gothamist
View all 5
By
Nick Bisceglia
Published Feb 10, 2012
Modified Feb 10, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Jeremy Lin fans have been foaming at the mouth all week for a taste of those hard-to-acquire Lin jerseys—and despite an influx of them coming into midtown Manhattan today, we saw that the Lin away-team (blue with orange) jersey is already selling out all over. But a few lucky Linatics were able to snag them before then at the MSG lobby, including Chris Lee: “I like that he is an American born Asian, who has worked his way up. He succeeded at Harvard academically, played well there, and now he is succeeding with the Knicks. He is an inspiration to Asian-Americans…He is living the American Dream.“
According to workers at MSG, Lin's jersey has suddenly become one of their hottest pieces of sports memorabilia, in a town that just celebrated a Super Bowl victory. Other fans weren't as lucky as Lee though: Tzuhui, who was in line seconds after Lee got one of the final MSG jerseys, told us she was insanely jealous: "I am trying to buy merchandise for my nephew in Taiwan." Apparently the Knicks newest weapon at point guard has Linvaded Asia as well.
Despite the fervor surrounding the player, many people seemed surprised to see a Jeremy Lin jersey so soon. Marty from Long Island was shocked to see a full display of jerseys at the Modell's on E. 42nd Street. But he does agree that Lin deserves a place among the Stoudemires and Anthonys: "Watching the Knicks and Lin, it really puts a smile on your face."
There seemed no bigger Lin fan today then Wayne from Bayside. He walked into that Modell's in a panic, but breathed a sigh of relief when he found them near the front of the store. "I want to buy t-shirts for my three kids, they are crazy about him," said Wayne, an Asian-American and a Crimson alum, too. “For me, I’m a graduate of Harvard so it’s great to see a Pride of Harvard, and of Asian descent doing so well.”
Tagged
asian american
basketball
jeremy lin
jerseys
knicks
manhattan
modells
nba
Nick Bisceglia
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE arts-entertainment
The Knicks are NBA champions. Now they have to start dressing the part.
Before they attempt to fend off LeBron James and the 76ers on Tuesday, the Knicks will have a chance to show off their winning mentality through their tunnel fits.
By
Sonia Rao
Published Oct 19, 2026
Will Barnes and Noble in the East Village spell doom for smaller shops? It's complicated.
Independent booksellers are grappling with whether the big-box chain is a threat or an ally in the fight against Amazon.
By
Sonia Rao
Arts & Entertainment
Will Barnes and Noble in the East Village spell doom for smaller shops? It's complicated.
Independent booksellers are grappling with whether the big-box chain is a threat or an ally in the fight against Amazon.
By
Sonia Rao
Can eligible NYC singles find love with 30 minutes and some really spicy food?
By
Elizabeth Shwe
and
James Ramsay
How the NYC Marathon has changed in the last 50 years
By
Hannah Frishberg
A visit to Art of Play, the Brooklyn store in an animatronic bird beef with Kelly Clarkson
By
Sonia Rao
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .