He was waived by Golden State and the Houston Rockets the following preseason before joining the Knicks early in the 2011 -- 12 season .
Lin seldom played in his rookie season and was assigned to the National Basketball Development League three times .
Lin was waived by Golden State and the Houston Rockets the following preseason before joining the Knicks early in the 2011 -- 12 season .
Lin seldom played in his rookie season and was assigned to the National Basketball Development League three times .