 In a video interview conducted by Elie <unk> , he asked Lin how it felt to be representing so many people . Lin responded by stating , " It 's humbling , a privilege , and an honor . I 'm really proud of being Chinese , I 'm really proud of my parents being from Taiwan . I just thank God for the opportunity . " In July 2011 , the overseas Chinese Vivid Magazine named Lin one of its top eight influential Chinese @-@ Americans . In April 2012 , Lin was named to Time Magazine 's 2012 list of the " Top 100 Most Influential People in the World " . On June 18 , 2012 , NBA TV announced that Lin was the first @-@ ever winner of the " Social Breakout Player of the Year " Award . He was also the winner of " The EPIC Award " . In July 2012 , Lin won the ESPY Award for Breakthrough Athlete of the Year . 
