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Jeremy Lin discusses $100 million revenue impact from his NBA career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jeremy Lin discusses $100 million revenue impact from his NBA career
Summary

In a recent statement, Jeremy Lin reflected on his NBA tenure, claiming he generated $100 million in revenue but received a mere $400,000 in compensation before being dropped from his team. Lin, who expressed that the end of his time with the New York Knicks had a particularly negative impact on him, has not received any offers during free agency. His remarks highlight the disparity between athlete revenue generation and compensation, a broader issue in professional sports today.

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  • •Jeremy Lin claims he drove in $100 million in revenue during his career.
  • •Lin received only $400,000 in pay and was released from his team.
  • •He expressed emotional impact from his exit from the New York Knicks.
  • •Lin has not received any offers in free agency since his release.
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  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Lin: 'I drove in $100 million in revenue. I got paid $400,000 and then I got dropped'
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Jeremy Lin: 'I drove in $100 million in revenue. I got paid $400,000 and then I got dropped'

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