 Apart from being a capable passer , Lin has established himself as a strong , fast @-@ paced offensive player who attacks the basket and excels at the pick @-@ and @-@ roll . He improved his outside shooting from early in his career , and became a threat from three @-@ point range . He has also been considered difficult to defend at times because of his ability to get to the free @-@ throw line . An admitted risk taker , he has been criticized for his tendency to commit turnovers , as well as his mediocre defense . 
