Jeremy Lin Opens Up: Why He Retired and What Comes Next | EP:22

Jeremy Lin Opens Up: Why He Retired and What Comes Next | EP:22

From Aconic by TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

September 18, 2025 · Season 1 · Episode 22

About this episode

Jeremy Lin discusses his retirement from basketball and his future plans in a candid interview.

Just days before announcing his retirement, Jeremy Lin sat down with the Aconic Podcast for his final interview as an active player. In this candid conversation, Jeremy opens up about the decision to step away from basketball, the questions he wrestled with, and what might come next. He shares raw reflections on purpose, impact, and faith, asking himself, “Am I really living up to who I said I wanted to be?” Jeremy discusses whether his greatest contribution now lies off the court, using the resources and platform he’s built to serve others, especially marginalized youth through his Foundation. For the first time, Jeremy reveals how he struggled to balance on court demands with being fully present for his off-court mission, and why he believes “mental health is more important than Kumon.” This exclusive conversation offers an unfiltered look into the mindset behind one of the most impactful decisions of his life and the possibilities for his future beyond the game. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with leaders and icons.

People in this episode

Host: Aconic Podcast

Guest: Jeremy Lin

Topics covered

  • retirement
  • mental health
  • purpose
  • impact
  • youth empowerment
  • basketball

Keywords

  • Jeremy Lin
  • retirement
  • basketball
  • mental health
  • youth
  • foundation
  • purpose

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Organizations: Foundation

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