NBA Free Agency: How Jeremy Lin's Future Could Mimic Former NBA Star's Career

Jeremy Lin's "rock bottom" situation could mimic the career of a former NBA star.

NBA free agency has been very controversial this summer. After the Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard smoke finally settled, it seemed like the drama has marked the beginning of the end. But with a few famous names remaining on the free agency list including Jeremy Lin, a new story has just begun.

Lin just had a speech in Taiwan where he became emotional about his status as a free agent in the league. The NBA champ's words touched the whole basketball world as he divulged that he is starting to believe that the NBA has "kind of given up on him."

As a result, sports analysts and experts have discussed Lin's current situation. Based on their standpoint, Lin is very likely to revive his basketball career elsewhere if not in the NBA.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin pointed out that Lin could mimic the career of former NBA star and fellow Knick Stephon Marbury. "There could be a completely new life in store for him overseas. He could reinvent himself in the mode of Stephon Marbury and be a legend in another sense overseas," McMenamin said.

Marbury was regarded as one of the best point guards in the NBA. But as time passed by, NBA teams had started to lose interest in him, so he finally decided to take his talents to China where he played for the Beijing Ducks.

The two-time All Star instantly became a "hero" in China and was very vocal about finding a new home in Beijing Ducks. Marbury spent the rest of his playing years with the team and had wonderful seasons with them.

Last year, Marbury decided to finally call it a career and ended his basketball journey with a remarkable retirement. He became a legend in Beijing, and during his final game, Marbury delivered a very emotional message for the fans.

"Ending my basketball career here in China completes me. This is it. No NBA, no anywhere. This is the way it’s supposed to end, here with you and only you," Marbury said.

As for Lin's case, it is never too late to consider playing overseas, especially now that CSKA Moscow, a EuroLeage team, is reportedly targeting Lin to fill in the point guard spot in their roster. Should things go the right way between Lin and CSKA Moscow in terms of salary, "Linsanity" could be looking at the potential to be the highest-paid player in Europe.