Jeremy Lin Reveals Kim Kardashian Made Request to Appear on Her Reality Show During 'Linsanity' Era
Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin disclosed on a podcast that Kim Kardashian requested he appear on her reality television show during the 2012 'Linsanity' phenomenon, though the Knicks declined the request without consulting him. Lin clarified that dating rumors between them were unfounded and that he prioritized basketball over media attention at the time. The revelation provides context to long-standing speculation about their connection during one of the NBA's most viral moments.
During a June 2026 appearance on the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, Jeremy Lin recalled that Kim Kardashian made a request through the Knicks organization for him to appear on her reality television show while he was leading New York's unexpected playoff run in early 2012. Lin stated that the Knicks "immediately declined" the request without asking him, citing concerns about protecting their young player from distractions. Lin emphasized he had no romantic involvement with Kardashian and reiterated his 2012 position that he wanted to focus on basketball rather than capitalize on media attention. The revelation addresses years of dating rumors that circulated during the height of "Linsanity," when Lin averaged over 22 points and 9 assists across 13 games. Kardashian began dating Kanye West approximately one month after the "Linsanity" period and has since been married and divorced from West; she is currently dating Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.
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