Jeremy Lin and Michael Chang: Former Lakers guard Jeremy Lin is set to make a notable return to the sports spotlight as he participates in a celebrity pickleball exhibition on September 3. The event, organized by Nextshark and the Bay Area Breakers, will be held at 4 p.m. at The HUB Alameda in California.
Lin will face off against tennis legend Michael Chang in a high-profile match designed to raise funds for two significant causes.
Event Details and Beneficiaries
The exhibition will see Lin competing with Collin Shick from the Bay Area Breakers. Their opponents will be Chang and Augie Ge. The match is a show of athletic talent and also a platform for philanthropy.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Jeremy Lin Foundation and Pickleball Cares. The Jeremy Lin Foundation is dedicated to offering educational and health opportunities to underprivileged communities. In parallel, Pickleball Cares uses the sport to support a variety of charitable causes.
Major League Pickleball Game
Following the celebrity showdown, the Bay Area Breakers will take on the SoCal Hard Eights in a Major League Pickleball (MLP) game. This match will be available for streaming on the MLP YouTube channel, providing fans with access to high-level competitive play.
Lin’s Lakers Legacy
Jeremy Lin’s connection to the Lakers dates back to the 2014-15 NBA season when he was traded from the Houston Rockets. His involvement in this pickleball event marks a notable intersection of his sports career with philanthropic efforts.
News in Brief: Jeremy Lin and Michael Chang
Jeremy Lin will participate in a celebrity pickleball exhibition on September 3 at The HUB Alameda, organized by Nextshark and the Bay Area Breakers. Lin will compete against tennis legend Michael Chang, with proceeds supporting the Jeremy Lin Foundation and Pickleball Cares. Lin’s team, including Collin Shick, will face Chang and Augie Ge.
The event will be followed by a Major League Pickleball game between the Breakers and the SoCal Hard Eights, streamed on the MLP YouTube channel. Lin previously played for the Lakers during the 2014-15 NBA season.
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