NBA G League identified player who called Lin 'coronavirus'

Last month, Lin said he was called "coronavirus" on the court during a game, which led to the G League's investigation into the matter. Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Report: NBA G League identified player who called Jeremy Lin 'coronavirus'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 3/12/21

The NBA G League says it has identified the player who allegedly called Jeremy Lin "coronavirus" during a game this season.

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the matter is being handled internally with Lin's support.

After an investigation, the NBA G League identified the player who said “coronavirus” toward Jeremy Lin during a game and is handling the matter internally with Lin’s support, @TheAthletic @Stadium has learned. Statement from a G League spokesperson: pic.twitter.com/YaDf6CzjcA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2021

One day after claiming he was called "coronavirus," Lin released a statement that he wasn't going to name the player who used the term because of concerns it wouldn't make a difference to "solve any of our long-term problems with racism."

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— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) February 27, 2021

Lin also said he dealt with racism in the NBA and while playing collegiate basketball at Harvard.

The 32-year-old spent nine seasons in the NBA, averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 34.2% from deep. He played for the Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors.

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