Harvard's Jeremy Lin drives by Boston College's Biko Paris during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Boston on Dec. 9, 2009
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In the face of such foolishness, Lin maintains his composure. "I have to tip my hat to him," says McNally. "I don't know how I'd react. I might not be as mature as Jeremy."
Whether or not Lin is selected in June's NBA draft, that maturity could ultimately lead him to the ministry. A devout Christian, Lin, an economics major, is considering becoming a pastor in a church near his Palo Alto home. "I've never really preached before," he says. "But I'm really passionate about Christianity and helping others. There's a beauty in seeing people change their lifestyles for the better." If Lin leads Harvard to a March Madness berth this spring, fans might consider it his first miracle.
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