Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin is being mentioned in several trade talks again, but the fifth-year playmaker is not worried about the possible change of scenery before the deadline on Thursday.
Lin, who was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Lakers in the offseason, said that he is already used to hearing trade rumors involving him, having been mentioned in talks since his first season in Houston.
"I've been in cut rumors and trade rumors for a long time. So I'm not worried about it," Lin told the Los Angeles Newspaper Group via Press Telegram. "It's just my faith. God uses everything for good. That gives me the comfort I need."
The 26-year-old point guard is struggling to develop consistency with the Lakers this season, which is reportedly the main reason why he is being shopped by Los Angeles. If the Lakers eventually decide to trade him before Thursday, the former Harvard University standout said that he is prepared for any eventuality.
"I want to be able to have fun and play wherever I am," Lin said. "I can't control what they do. If I'm here, I'll definitely give it my all. If they trade me, I'll definitely give it my all wherever I am."
Lin, who was best known for his "Linsanity" moment with the New York Knicks, admitted that he had high expectations when he was traded to the Lakers. Aside from playing a big role next to veteran point guard Steve Nash, Lin thought that they will be in the running for one of the playoff spots in the Western Conference.
However, the Lakers are nowhere near to making the playoffs this season as they are currently in 14th place in the Western Conference standings with their measly 13-40 record after being hit by a multitude of injuries, including season-ending injuries for Kobe Bryant, Nash and rookie Julius Randle.
"My initial expectations were very different than what happened," Lin added. "I was hoping to compete for a playoff spot and we would have guys healthy. But it looks very different than it is right now."
With the trade deadline approaching Lin might eventually see action in the playoffs as the Lakers are reportedly expecting offers from the teams who are looking to go deep into the playoffs.
However, Sean Deveney of Sporting News recently reported that Lin, who is averaging 10.2 points to go along with 4.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds, is not too attractive on the trade market mainly because of his struggles and his lucrative $14.9 million contract this season.
