Jeremy Lin (Photo : NBA Stats/Reuters)
Jeremy Lin's days with the Los Angeles Lakers may be remembered for its up-and-down swings, but last season's campaign also showed that he remains consistent as ever in relentlessly attacking the rim.
According to NBA.com Stats, the 26-year old Lin converted 133 of his 252 shot attempts (52.8 percent) in the paint, which was by far his highest conversion percentage compared to any other spots on the floor.
Lin, who averaged 11.2 points on 42 percent shooting, continued to rely on his slashing ability allowing him to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
The former Harvard standout has been one of the most underrated finishers in the game when attacking the shaded lane. Although adapting to Bryon Scott's old-school philosophy wasn't an easy transition, Lin proved that the 'soft' label was nothing but a misnomer because he's more than willing to take the ball straight to the rack.
On the other hand, the midrange game was not so kind to Lin all-season long. Aside from the shaded lane and the left wing (13-for-26, 50 percent), he shot sub-35 percent in almost every spot inside the arc.
Lin also had some solid results from three-point territory this year (37 percent from three-point line), though the shot chart showed clearly that left wing three-ball wasn't his favorite.
Overall, it wasn't as bad of a season as most NBA pundits described it. Boosted by his post-All-Star break surge, Lin has somehow addressed his plunging stock and put himself in much better position this coming free-agency season.
While it's uncertain whether the Lakers are still interested to renew their commitment in Lin, there won't be a shortage of suitors for the Asian-American star as long as he keeps on aggressively attacking the basket.
