"I had to learn how to give my best effort to God and trust him with the results. I have to learn to have enough faith to trust in his grace and to trust in his sovereign and perfect plan. I had to submit my will, my desires, my dreams — give it all up to God and say, “Look, I am going to give my best effort, go on the court and play every day for you, and I'm going to let you take care of the rest."

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Source: Interview with Eric Guilleminault, www.nbadraft.net. June 16, 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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