"Every day in practice I have to lead by example. But at the same time, when people aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing, you're responsible as a player. You can't rely on the coaches to say everything. The players have to be responsible and take ownership of the team. Every day in practice there are situations where you need to say something and get a message across, but do it in the right way."

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Source: Jeremy Lin: Taking Harvard basketball to new levels. StudentSoul.org Interview, studentsoul.intervarsity.org. March 12, 2010.

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Jeremy Lin is a professional basketball player known for his groundbreaking role in the NBA and his advocacy for Asian American representation in sports.

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