Jeremy Lin has the Knicks riding a seven-game win streak. Photo: Frank Franklin II/Associated Press / AP2012

Jeremy Lin of the Knicks, left, and Jared Jeffries celebrate during Wednesday night's win at Washington. Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks takes a shot against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 6, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Photo: Ronald Martinez, Ronald Martinez/Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Photo: Mike Ehrmann, Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 12: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks goes up for a shot against Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 12, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Photo: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) drives against Toronto Raptors guard Anthony Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn) Photo: Frank Gunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin smiles during warm-ups before an NBA All Star BBVA Rising Stars Challenge basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Photo: Chris O'Meara, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, talks to interim head coach Mike Woodson, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Photo: Frank Franklin II, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 20: Carmelo Anthony #7 and Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks stand on the court against the New Jersey Nets at Madison Square Garden on February 20, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) Photo: Chris Trotman, Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 04: Head coach Mike D'Antoni talks with Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks on March 4, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo: Elsa, Getty Images / 2012 Getty Images

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin items are on sale before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin signs autographs before the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin warms up before the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin defends Toronto Raptors' Jose Calderon (8) during an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, March 23, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim / AP

A fan of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin watches him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

A chalkboard advertises NBA New York Knicks' Asian sensation Jeremy Lin and the game against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in New York. Linsanity returns to the Big Apple showing no signs of letting up, one night after Jeremy Lin hit a winning last-second 3-pointer to give the Knicks their sixth straight victory. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Linsanity returns to the Big Apple showing no signs of letting up, one night after Jeremy Lin hit a winning last-second 3-pointer to give the Knicks their sixth straight victory. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in New York. Linsanity returns to the Big Apple showing no signs of letting up, one night after Jeremy Lin hit a winning last-second 3-pointer to give the Knicks their sixth straight victory. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Linsanity returns to the Big Apple showing no signs of letting up, one night after Jeremy Lin hit a winning last-second 3-pointer to give the Knicks their sixth straight victory. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

Fans of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin watch him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

A fan of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin, Huang Wan-fen, 22, displays her homemade caps with Lin's Chinese name in characters as they watch him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

Wearing their homemade caps with the Chinese name character "Lin" and team number "17" of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin, Tsai Shu-fan, left, and Huang Wan Fen, both 22, watch him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

Fans of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin watch him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

Wearing her homemade cap bearing NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin's name, Tsai Shu-fan, 22, watches him play against the Sacramento Kings at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Taiwan is embracing emerging New York Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin as one of their own, reveling in his basketball exploits on one of the biggest sports stages in the world with a passion all out of kilter in a place probably better known for its production of flat screen TVs and computer chips. Photo: Wally Santana / AP

Eddie Huang, co-owner of Baohaus, holds a pair of "The Taiwanese Te-Bao," a Taiwanese pork chop with curry seasoning, pickles daikon-carrot, jalapeno, aioli and cilantro in a steamed bun, in the New York restaurant, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin may be hot on the court, but can he sell a drink? How about a sandwich? If the surge in Lin-inspired cocktails and dishes showing up on menus is any indication, it seems some restaurateurs gambling on yes. Photo: Richard Drew / AP

FILE - In this March 7, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, left, shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. Emerging NBA star Jeremy Lin has signed a two-year contract with automaker Volvo to promote the company's cars around the world but especially in Asia. The Chinese-owned company said in statement Tuesday, March 20, that Lin will participate in Volvo's worldwide corporate and marketing activities as a brand ambassador. The contract will focus on China, the United States and other Chinese-language markets in Asia. Photo: Darren Abate / AP

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, has the ball stripped by Jeremy Lin, left, and David Lee during a voluntary basketball practice session, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Photo: Ben Margot / AP

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry drives past Jeremy Lin, left, and Ekpe Udoh, right, as David Lee, background left, looks on during a voluntary basketball practice session Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Photo: Ben Margot / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, goes up with a shot past New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, pushed the ball upcourt as New Jersey Nets forward Jordan Williams attempts to slow him down during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots over Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in New York. Photo: Kathy Kmonicek / AP

Fans hold up a banner for New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin during the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in New York. Lin scored 28 points during the Knicks' 99-88 win. Photo: Kathy Kmonicek / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) celebrates with teammate Toney Douglas during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Lin Led all scorers with 25 points as the Knicks defeated the Nets 99-92. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) celebrates with teammate Jared Jeffries during a timeout against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Washington. Photo: Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin is tended to after being injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Washington. Photo: Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Derek Fisher during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes away from Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol (16), of Spain, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won the game 92-85. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Goudelock (0) and Andrew Bynum (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, defends as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, drives into him in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms from the 1967 Minnesota Muskies team. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, reaches for the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, drives in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms from the 1967 Minnesota Muskies team. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, reaches for the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, drives in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms from the 1967 Minnesota Muskies team. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) and teammate Jared Jeffries (9) reacts after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Lin scored 38 points as the Knicks won the game 92-85. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, center, sets a pick on Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, of Spain, as Knicks' Jeremy Lin, left, chases the loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, defends as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, drives into him in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms from the 1967 Minnesota Muskies team. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, keeps the ball out of reach of Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, of Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms from the 1967 Minnesota Muskies team. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, front, races for the ball on a fast break as Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic, of Montenegro, watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Knicks won 100-98, with Lin scoring 20 points. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, celebrates with teammate Jared Jeffries after his game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds of NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. The Knicks won 90-87. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin celebrates after the Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 90-87 in an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) drives against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) is beaten on a jump ball by Toronto Raptors forward Linas Kleiza during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) has the ball stripped as he is double-teamed by Toronto Raptors guards Jose Calderon, right, and Leandro Barbosa during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin celebrates his game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. The Knicks won 90-87. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) celebrates with teammates Tyson Chandler and Landry Fields (2) after his game-winning 3-pointer against the Toronto Raptors in an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2009, file photo, Harvard's Jeremy Lin (4) drives for the basket in front of Boston College's Rakim Sanders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston. Lin's February 2012 success with the New York Knicks has raised the profile of the school, a member of the Ivy League where few players reach the pros. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2009, file photo, Harvard's Jeremy Lin (4) drives by Boston College's Biko Paris, left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Boston. Lin's February 2012 success with the New York Knicks has raised the profile of the school, a member of the Ivy League where few players reach the pros. Photo: Elise Amendola / AP

A fan displays her New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin T-shirt before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes away from Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins, center, and Travis Outlaw, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots over Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes away from Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins, center, and Travis Outlaw, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) talks to teammate Amare Stoudemire (1) as head coach Mike D'Antoni calls out to the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives against New Orleans Hornets' Chris Kaman during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Fans hold up New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin photos to distract a Sacramento Kings player during a free throw attempt during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans (13) passes away from New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, front left, and Jared Jeffries, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Knicks' Jeremy Lin, background, watches on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Filmmaker Spike Lee watches from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Hornets while wearing Knicks' Jeremy Lin's Palo Alto high school jersey, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin drives past New Orleans Hornets' Jarrett Jack (2) and Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Filmmaker Spike Lee watches from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Hornets while wearing Knicks' Jeremy Lin's Palo Alto high school jersey, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni talks to Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) tries to move past Dallas Mavericks' Dominique Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) drives past Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. Lin had 10 points and 13 assists as the Knicks won the game 100-85. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, center, drives through Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter, right, and Dominique Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Landry Fields dunks the ball on an assist from Jeremy Lin during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Landry Fields dunks the ball on an assist from Jeremy Lin during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, takes a shot over Dallas Mavericks defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin celebrates in the final moments of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

A young fan holds a sign in support of New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

Fans hold signs in support of New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, left, passes around Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

Fans hold signs in support of New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots over New Orleans Hornets' Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes away from New Orleans Hornets' Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Fans hold a sign about New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Phoenix. Photo: Matt York / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) puts up a shot as New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, loses the ball as New Jersey Nets' Anthony Morrow, rear, deflects the pass from Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-92. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams, right, drives to the basket as New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-92. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin celebrates in the final moments of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeats the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, handles the ball as he is guarded by New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-92. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) puts up a shot as New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

Dallas Mavericks' Lamar Odom, center, tries to pass around New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, and J.R. Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 104-97. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) goes up for a layup next to Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Hawks forward Josh Smith is at right. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin sits on the bench after fouling out during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-92. Photo: Bill Kostroun / AP

A fan holds a sign in support of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin in the second half of the Knicks' NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) laughs before the start of an NBA game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) laughs before the start of an NBA game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) watches game action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) chase down a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) warms up before the NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami, Fla. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin appears for an availability before the NBA All-Star BBVA Rising Stars Challenge basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Photo: Chris O'Meara / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin appears for an availability before the NBA All-Star BBVA Rising Stars Challenge basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Photo: Chris O'Meara / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin appears for an availability before the NBA All-Star BBVA Rising Stars Challenge basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Photo: Chris O'Meara / AP

Team Shaq, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17), drives to the basket during the NBA All Star BBVA Rising Stars Challenge basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Team Chuck defeated Team Shaq 146-133. Photo: Gary Bodgon, Pool / AP

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison (4) knocks the ball away from New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) looks for room around Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) goes up against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Omri Casspi (36) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at New York's Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, shoots over New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, center, competes with New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, left, and Jeremy Lin, right, for a loose ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) shoots over New York Knicks' Jared Jeffries (9) and Jeremy Lin, right, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Dwyer / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) draws a foul trying to get around Dallas Mavericks' Ian Mahinmi, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Dallas. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) draws a foul trying to get around Dallas Mavericks' Ian Mahinmi, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Dallas. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / AP

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, makes a pass against New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Dallas. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / AP

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, makes a pass against New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Dallas. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin shoots between Milwaukee Bucks' Shaun Livingston, left, and Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' Mike Dunleavy during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, centerm shoots between Milwaukee Bucks' Shaun Livingston, left, and Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, cente,r shoots between Milwaukee Bucks' Shaun Livingston, left, and Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin is called for a charging foul as he runs into Milwaukee Bucks' Drew Gooden during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin shoots between Milwaukee Bucks' Shaun Livingston, left, and Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 9, 2012, in Milwaukee. Photo: Morry Gash / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, bottom, fights for a loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday, left, while 76ers' Evan Turner, right, and Knicks' Carmelo Anthony look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, March 11, 2012. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) tries to block the shot of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 12, 2012, in Chicago. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) stands in front of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin during a Knicks free throw, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 12, 2012, in Chicago. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) scores past New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 12, 2012, in Chicago. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, March 12, 2012, in Chicago. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, right, talks to interim head coach Mike Woodson, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) talks to teammate Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won 121-79. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) dives past Toronto Raptors' Jose Calderon (8), of Spain, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots over Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in New York. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young (21) and Jrue Holiday (11) trail during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Photo: Matt Slocum, ASSOCIATED PRESS / AP2012

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young (21) and Jrue Holiday (11) trail during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. Photo: Matt Slocum / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin takes the ball down the court against the Toronto Raptors during an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, March 23, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes off against the Toronto Raptors during an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, March 23, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) passes off against the Toronto Raptors during an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Friday, March 23, 2012. Photo: The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim / AP

In this photo taken March 9, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball player Anthony Tolliver displays his Active Faith wristband, a product his company launched this year. From Tim Tebow to Jeremy Lin, faith in sports has become a hot-button issue. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin stands for the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami, Monday, April 30, 2012. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP

New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, second from right, watches from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami, Monday, April 30, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 104-94. Second from left is Jeremy Lin. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) smiles next to Jared Jeffries (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in New York. Lin scored 28 points in his first career start as the Knicks won 99-88. Photo: Kathy Kmonicek / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin (17) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in New York. Lin scored 38 points as the Knicks won the game 92-85. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in New York. With the Knicks and Rangers on winning streaks and Linsanity spreading through the sports world, shares of The Madison Square Garden Co. reached an all-time high Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, in New York. With the Knicks and Rangers on winning streaks and Linsanity spreading through the sports world, shares of The Madison Square Garden Co. reached an all-time high Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, front right, lays up for two of his 20 game points on a shot in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in Minneapolis. Timberwolves' Wayne Ellington, left, and J.J. Berea, right, defend. The Knicks won 100-98. Photo: Jim Mone / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, center, talks with teammates Carmelo Anthony, left, and Amare Stoudemire, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in New York. LIn had 10 points and 13 assists as the Knicks won the game 100-85. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

Fans of NBA Knicks' Taiwanese-American Jeremy Lin watch him play against the New Orleans Hornets at a local sports bar in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Beyond his strong play, there has been enormous interest in Lin because he was undrafted out of Harvard and is the first American-Taiwanese player. Photo: Chiang Ying-ying / AP

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) drives toward the basket, leaving Atlanta Hawks guard Jannero Pargo (7) behind in the first half of the Knicks' 99-82 victory in an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, left, Jared Jeffries, center, and Landry Fields, right, watch from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won 91-75. Lin will miss the rest of the regular season because he needs knee surgery that will sideline him six weeks and could leave the Knicks without their star point guard in the playoffs _ if they make it that far. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this March 12, 2012, file photo, New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. Lin is having left knee surgery and will miss six weeks, likely ending his amazing breakthrough season. The team said Saturday, March 31, 2012, the point guard had an MRI exam this week that revealed a small, chronic meniscus tear. Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

FILE - In this March 6, 2012, file photo, New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin reacts after being fouled during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Lin is having left knee surgery and will miss six weeks, likely ending his amazing breakthrough season. The team said Saturday, March 31, 2012, the point guard had an MRI exam this week that revealed a small, chronic meniscus tear. Photo: Tony Gutierrez / AP

New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin looks on before an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, March 31, 2012, in New York. Lin will miss the rest of the regular season because he needs knee surgery that will sideline him six weeks and could leave the Knicks without their star point guard in the playoffs _ if they make it that far. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2012 file photo, New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, celebrates with teammate Jared Jeffries after his game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds of NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. First, he lifted the Knicks back into the playoff hunt. Now Lin has put them back on TV. Madison Square Garden has reached a deal to put Knicks games back on television for some 2 million Time Warner Cable subscribers in the New York area, according to New York state officials who had pressured the companies to settle. Photo: The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn / AP

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2012, file photo, New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game agains the Orlando Magic in New York. Before they fell in love with Jeremy Lin, Knicks fans adored the Brooklyn-born Anthony. It's been exactly a year since the Knicks acquired him from Denver. Anthony hasn't made the anticipated impact, and his return from injury Monday revived questions about whether the team is better off without him. Photo: Seth Wenig / AP