Kim Kardashian Once Tried Dating NY Knicks Legend Jeremy Lin
Kim Kardashian Allegedly Pursued Jeremy Lin During Linsanity Era
During the height of Linsanity in New York City, rumors swirled that Kim Kardashian, the reality TV star, made a romantic advance towards basketball sensation Jeremy Lin. Lin, who rose to fame as a folk hero for the New York Knicks during the 2011-2012 season, revealed on the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast that Kardashian, then 45 years old, expressed interest in him.
Lin disclosed that the request for his involvement in Kardashian’s show came through the Knicks organization, but they promptly declined the offer without consulting him. The team was not keen on allowing their young player to be involved in such distractions at the time. Despite not being able to confirm the details himself, Lin shared that this information was relayed to him afterward.
The speculations about a potential connection between Lin and Kardashian were so rampant that Lin was even asked about it during an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. When asked if he thought he was the “Kim Kardashian type,” Lin humorously responded, “No, I don’t think I’m that type.”
Podcast host Torre reminisced about the chaotic period in Lin’s life when he skyrocketed to stardom almost overnight, becoming one of the NBA’s biggest stars. He mentioned how the Knicks were extremely protective of Lin during that time, to the extent that they wouldn’t even allow interviews with him.
Lin also recalled the challenges he faced during the Linsanity hysteria, particularly dealing with paparazzi and overly enthusiastic fans. Moving from his brother’s couch to a Manhattan penthouse, Lin found himself constantly being followed whenever he stepped out. He described the paranoia of checking for cars outside his building before deciding whether it was safe to leave without being trailed.
Despite the frenzy that surrounded him during Linsanity, Lin managed to navigate through the chaos and continue his successful basketball career. Kardashian’s alleged pursuit may have added another layer of intrigue to his already eventful journey in the NBA.
