林書豪今日正式宣布退役，他結束一段長達十五年的職業籃球旅程，從未獲選秀青睞的哈佛畢業生，走到成為全球現象、並最終拿下NBA總冠軍的傳奇球員。

林書豪的生涯起點並不光鮮。儘管在哈佛有著亮眼表現，他在2010年仍未被任何球隊選中。不過，他抓住勇士隊提供的機會，展開職業生涯。真正的突破出現在2011–12賽季效力紐約尼克時，他在短短十一場比賽裡打出驚人表現，場均接近24分與9次助攻，引爆全球性的「林來瘋」（Linsanity）。在多場經典比賽中，最為人津津樂道的是對暴龍時投進的絕殺三分球，瞬間讓他成為國際巨星，並打破長久以來對亞裔球員的刻板印象。

在隨後的九個NBA賽季中，林書豪效力過八支球隊，並在2019年隨多倫多暴龍隊奪下總冠軍，成為首位贏得NBA總冠軍的亞裔美籍球員。雖然他在聯盟的時間並不算長，但他留下的影響極為深遠，他不僅是球場上的拼搏者，更是文化意義上的先驅，為亞裔運動員開闢新的可能性。

然而，「林來瘋」的意義超越數據與榮耀。當時的尼克正處於低潮，而林書豪的橫空出世，不僅拯救球隊，更在麥迪遜花園廣場掀起一股熱潮，讓無數球迷看到希望。對許多亞裔年輕人來說，他的成功象徵著一種認同與激勵。此後，他也持續在場外發揮影響力，創立基金會，投入青少年發展與社區支持，將自身經歷轉化為一股正能量。

在退役聲明中，林書豪坦言，告別籃球是「人生中最困難的決定」，並對家人、隊友以及一路支持他的球迷表達深深感謝。他特別強調，正是因為有無數人從他身上看見自己的影子，他才能走得這麼遠。

林書豪的故事，遠遠超越一位運動員的生涯。他的傳奇是關於韌性、突破與代表性的敘事。隨著退役，他離開賽場，但「林來瘋」所代表的精神與影響，將會長久留在人們的記憶中。

Jeremy Lin officially announced his retirement today, bringing to a close a fifteen-year professional basketball journey that began as an undrafted Harvard graduate and blossomed into a global phenomenon, culminating in an NBA championship.

Lin’s career beginnings were far from glamorous. Despite his impressive performances at Harvard, he went undrafted in 2010. Nevertheless, he seized the opportunity offered by the Golden State Warriors to start his professional career. His true breakthrough came during the 2011–12 season with the New York Knicks, where in just eleven games he delivered astonishing performances, averaging nearly 24 points and 9 assists. This extraordinary stretch sparked the worldwide sensation known as “Linsanity.” Among the many unforgettable moments, the most iconic was his game-winning three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors, a shot that instantly transformed him into an international star and shattered long-standing stereotypes about Asian-American players.

Over the next nine NBA seasons, Lin played for eight different teams and in 2019 won a championship with the Toronto Raptors, becoming the first Asian-American player to achieve that milestone. Though his time in the league was not particularly long, his impact was profound. Lin was not only a fierce competitor on the court but also a cultural trailblazer, opening doors and possibilities for future generations of Asian athletes.

Yet the meaning of “Linsanity” went far beyond numbers and accolades. At a time when the Knicks were struggling, Lin’s sudden rise revitalized the team and ignited Madison Square Garden, offering hope to countless fans. For many young Asian-Americans, his success became a powerful symbol of representation and inspiration. Even after his peak years, Lin continued to use his platform off the court, founding a charitable foundation and dedicating himself to youth development and community support, turning his personal journey into a source of encouragement for others.

In his retirement statement, Lin admitted that saying goodbye to basketball was “the hardest decision of my life,” and expressed deep gratitude to his family, teammates, and fans who supported him along the way. He emphasized that it was because so many people saw themselves reflected in him that he was able to go so far.

Jeremy Lin’s story extends far beyond the career of a single athlete. His legacy is one of resilience, breakthrough, and representation. With his retirement, he leaves the court, but the spirit and impact of “Linsanity” will remain etched in memory for years to come.