Jeremy Lin Drains 8-Point Shot in Celebrity All-Star Game, Revives Linsanity for One Wild Night
No, that headline isn’t a typo - Jeremy Lin really did hit an eight-point shot during the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game on Friday night. And yes, it was every bit as surreal as it sounds.
The moment came courtesy of a few playful rule tweaks that turned the exhibition into a highlight-reel playground. The game featured a special “Ruffles 4-point line” - a wavy arc set a few feet beyond the traditional three-point line. But in the fourth quarter, things got even weirder - and a lot more fun - thanks to a “Double Time” button that coaches could activate, doubling the value of any made basket.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was coaching alongside former NBA players Jeremy Lin and Tacko Fall, made the call to hit the Double Time button. "It was definitely my call," Giannis said postgame, grinning as he explained the decision.
The first payoff came when actor Rome Flynn knocked down a free throw, good for two points instead of one. But the real fireworks came moments later.
Lin, never one to shy away from the big moment, saw the opportunity and made it count. He stepped behind the Ruffles line - deep range, even by today’s standards - and let it fly.
Splash. Four points on the board, doubled to eight.
Just like that, Team Giannis turned a narrow two-point lead into a 10-point cushion.
It was a moment that had the arena buzzing - part nostalgia, part disbelief. For a brief flash, Linsanity was alive and well, only this time it came with a twist no one could’ve predicted.
An eight-point shot? That’s the kind of thing you dream up in a video game. But Jeremy Lin made it real, if only for one night.
And in a game built for fun, flash, and a little bit of chaos, it was the perfect exclamation point.