Beijing (CNN) -- Jeremy Lin's improbable success in the NBA has prompted a spate of "gee-whiz" stories and added "Linsanity" into everyday lexicon. The little known Asian American, who at 6'3" (1.91 meters) tall, has been leading the New York Knicks to successive wins, even without its recognized superstars. "To pull off 20+8 (an average of 20 points and 8 assists) in six successive games shows Jeremy Lin is no fluke," says Ma Jian, a basketball commentator in Beijing. The Knicks made it seven on Wednesday after a 100-85 win over Sacramento in New York, with Lin managing a career-high 13 assists.In China, sports fans and commentators claiming Lin, an American born to Taiwan immigrantsWith Yao Ming in retirement, millions of basketball fans in China seeking a new role modelFor decades, Chinese basketball has been geared to finding super tall Chinese playersMany admire Lin, a Harvard graduate, for striking a balance between education and sports
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