Floyd Mayweather Dis-credits Knicks Guard Jeremy Lin’s Success

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. sparked some controversy on Monday (February 13) when he commented about the sudden popularity boost of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, crediting the attention he’s received to his race, rather than his exceptional play on the court.
In a tweet this week, the undefeated boxing great stirred things up.
“Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he’s Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don’t get the same praise,” Mayweather wrote (@FloydMayweather).
Lin’s camp has not commented as of press time.
After receiving some flack over his words, Mayweather followed up late Monday, via a series of tweets, claiming that he’s only saying what other NBA players are also thinking.
“Its OK for ESPN to give their opinion but I say something and everyone questions Floyd Mayweather,” the boxer tweeted. “I’m speaking my mind on behalf of other NBA players. They are programmed to be politically correct and will be penalized if they speak up.
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