 On July 21 , 2010 , Lin signed a two @-@ year deal with his hometown Warriors , his favorite team growing up . Lin 's deal was partially guaranteed for 2010 – 11 , and the Warriors held a team option for the second season . The deal included a first @-@ year salary of close to $ 500 @,@ 000 with more than half of it guaranteed . Lin said the counteroffers from the three other teams were higher , but he wanted to play for the Warriors . Lin 's agent Roger Montgomery negotiated the deal . Lin also signed a three @-@ year guaranteed contract with Nike . His jersey was already on sale before his first NBA game . 
