Jeremy Lin taking over Twitter
Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks sits on the bench after colliding with John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards (not pictured) during the first half at Verizon Center. (Feb. 8, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
In keeping with "Jeremy Lin Day" in Double Dribble, it's time to warn Kim Kardashian:
Linsanity is coming for you.
The Knicks point guard's Twitter following has skyrocketed the last week, corresponding with the cult following he has developed after three All-Star caliber games.
On Jan. 27, according to twittercounter.com, Lin had 25,768 followers. On Feb. 2, he had 29,052. Today? 73,076.
What?!
Let's look at a timeline that intertwines Lin's breakout performances with his Twitter following, all this according to twittercounter.com numbers.
You can follow Lin at @JLin7.
And you can follow me at @bobbybonett.
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