By Nick Logan
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Its official, “Lin-Sanity” is in full effect. Jeremy Lin, the humble 23 year old Harvard graduate, has gone from the last player on the Knicks roster to being one of the key elements in the Knicks 5 game win streak; and get this, its only been a WEEK. The first American born Taiwanese/Chinese player in NBA history has grabbed the starting point guard position by the horns, putting up stats similar to those of some of the best in the game (20 plus points in each of the last five) but one has to wonder, can he maintain this success through out the season and beyond? Check out five other athletes that have gone from “zero to hero” and place your vote below!
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Undrafted, he was signed as a rookie free agent by the Washington Bullets in 1996. Wallace went on to win a championship with the Pistons in 2004.
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Undrafted in 1988, he went on to become a 1994 NBA all star and NBA sixth man of the year in 1997.
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Undrafted in 1994 he went on to lead the Rams to a victory in Superbowl XXXIV where he also took home MVP honors.
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Undrafted in 2010, Cruz went on to become one of the major players involved with leading the New York Giants to a Super Bowl XLVI victory.
Wayne Chrebet
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Undrafted in 1995, Chrebet went on to lead a successful 10 year career where he wound up second in New York Jets franchise history for receptions.
