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NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin has embraced becoming a role model in the years following Linsanity, but he doesnt want to be simply referred to as a phenomenon.Everything happened overnight, Lin said Wednesday at a news conference. When [Linsanity] first started, I am not going to lie, it was cool. Then it became a burden because I didnt know what I had gotten myself into. I didnt know how big things had become. One, two, three years removed, every year I embrace it more, every year I am more appreciative, every year I love it more and that is where I am right now.Lin, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract to play in Brooklyn and reunite with former coach Kenny Atkinson, had his stunning 11-game run of dominance with New York in 2012 after being on the verge of getting released. During that stretch, he averaged nearly 24 points to go along with nine assists.Im in a much, much different place mentally as a person than I was when I was with the Knicks, Lin said. So when you talk about that platform, I want to embrace it. I am not just saying Asians. If you look at what is going on in the world and a lot of violence that is going on in the world in terms of the justice system and all of these different things that is real life. That is so much bigger than basketball. I have a voice because of basketball to be able to talk and influence [people] and do things that are related to things that are affecting peoples lives and things every day. That is a very unique situation.Asked specifically if Linsanity will be making a return to Brooklyn, Lin responded, I will be myself but I dont really draw too many comparisons to Linsanity the phenomenon. I am just going to keep playing. People will always kind of compare me to that. In a lot of ways, not in a negative way or a way that I am offended but it kind of dehumanizes me to refer to me as a phenomenon. I am going to be here, keep playing my game, do the best that I can and whatever you guys want to call it, that is up to you guys.Lin, who wore his hair in braids, is ready to take the next step as a player in an expanded role with the rebuilding Nets, who are coming off a 21-61 season.I met with my agents and family and close friends and they said what do you want and I said I want to see how good I can be, Lin said. I have played a lot of different roles; I have sacrificed for a lot of teams that I have been on in the past and I have taken on smaller roles to try to help the team succeed.Now I have that chance to take a much bigger role and be a much bigger part. It is no surprise to anybody if you look at the numbers my whole career, when I have the ball in my hands, when I play longer minutes, when I am more comfortable, when I am empowered, I play better. And I am hoping I can take that next step as a player and hoping that I can help this team grow. I want to make my teammates better and make the game easier for everybody. I guess that is what will define me as a player.The Nets dont have total control over their own first-round draft pick until 2019. But Lin is hoping to be part of their turnaround.I made this analogy earlier, but for me, the way I was thinking of free agency was like when you invest in a startup company, Lin said. You dont necessarily look at the product right then and there. That is a big part of it, but youre kind of betting on the founder a lot of times. Youre betting on what that person is capable of doing, because sometimes as you go through the process, the final product is going to change a lot. Thats very common in startups and I feel like thats the kind of how this is.Im betting on certain people, Im betting on Kenny, Im betting on Sean [Marks], Im betting on myself, Im betting on Brook Lopez, Im betting on the way I feel. If I didnt feel like this has a chance to go where I want to go, then I wouldnt have signed up for it. Yeah,right now, and last season if you look at last season, we werent where we wanted to be, but its a process and its a challenge. And I think the biggest thing I would say is I believe in this, I believe in what were capable of becoming. Were not there right now, but we all know that, but thats the thing.One thing Lin wouldve done during Linsanity was enjoy it a bit more.Im big on kind of learning from my mistakes and one of the biggest mistakes I made from New York was not soaking everything in and enjoying it, Lin said. I was so focused on the next thing, the next goal, the next game, the next season, the next level. 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I know the Vols are undefeated at 5-0, but would it kill them to dominate an entire game from start to finish? Heres a look at their comeback victories.?5. The state of Georgia may have endured a tough loss on the college side this weekend, but the heartbreak didnt last long. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw for a franchise record of 503 yards, and wide receiver Julio Jones logged a 300-yard day himself -- bringing home a 48-33 win. How did last seasons Super Bowl runner-up, the Carolina Panthers, allow that to happen? Wow.?6. The Tom Brady-less New England Patriots were shut out at home for the first time in over 20 years. The suspended quarterback makes his highly anticipated return next week. While the Patriots wouldve preferred a win, doesnt a historic loss one week before Bradys return make for a more dramatic story??7. Are nine interceptions in two weeks an indication that a quarterback change may be necessary? Inquiring New York Jets fans want to know.8. The struggling Jacksonville Jaguars traveled to London this week for a game against the Indiana Colts -- which, marked their first victory of the season, and?third consecutive win overseas. What is it about Londontown that brings out the best in the Jags??9. Boston Red Sox future Hall of Famer David Ortiz played his final regular season MLB game on Sunday. But he still has a bit more baseball in him before officially beginning retirement. Big Papis heading to the postseason! What are the chances he collects another ring and rides off into the sunset ... Peyton Manning style??10. What are the odds this optimistic Chicago Cubs fan regrets this premature Chicago Cubs 2016 World Seriees Champion tattoo??11.dddddddddddd How touching was Miami Marlins Dee Gordon tribute to his late teammate Jose Fernandez? I still get goose bumps watching Gordons emotional trot around the bases.?12. Is it NBA season already? Almost!?Heres everything you need to know for the upcoming season.?13. Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers first overall draft pick, will be sidelined at least three months due to a fractured foot. He joins the list of recent Sixers rookies who suffered major injuries during their first NBA season. Are the Sixers the Cleveland Browns of the NBA??14. After Pat Riley confirmed that NBA forward Chris Bosh would not return to the Miami Heat this season, Bosh released a video stating he learned of his Heat future via social media. Is this surprising to hear, or typical Riley-being-Riley behavior??15. Can the reigning WNBA champion Minnesota Lynx be stopped? They just completed their sweep to return to the WNBA Finals; meanwhile the Chicago Sky and L.A. Sparks continue to battle for the last spot.?16. If you could have three celebrities over for dinner, living or deceased, who would they be? U.S. womens national team Carli Lloyd answered this and nine more questions when she talked with us last week.?17. Guess what trophy is back on U.S. soil??Led by Phil Mickelson, the Ryder Cup was brought back to the states for the first time since 2008.?18. And guess what group of athletes won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team of the Year award last week? Go ahead, Ill give you five guesses.?19.?Is mixed martial arts becoming a mainstream sport? While it may still be too early to tell, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) -- the promotional company that organizes many of sports matches, has recently received investments from Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Cam Newton, Robert Kraft, and many other multimillionaire celebrities.20. Do you know what else topped my list of must-see TV this weekend? Netflixs latest Marvel superhero series, Luke Cage. If you havent watched yet, please do!?Shana Renee is the founder and editor-in-chief of?All Sports Everything?and a passionate New York Jets, Knicks and Yankees fan. Follow her sports talk on Twitter at?@ItsShanaRenee. ' ' '