Jeremy Lin willing to discuss past with Carmelo Anthony on TV, but wants private talk first

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin has expressed his willingness to appear on a television program with Carmelo Anthony to openly address past rumors of friction between them.

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I know our team has been in contact. My idea remains the same, I hope to have a private conversation before the public recording of the show, that is my goal right now. Of course, I am very happy to be on the show and discuss these things publicly.

Lin stated, "I know our team has been in contact. My idea remains the same, I hope to have a private conversation before the public recording of the show, that is my goal right now. Of course, I am very happy to be on the show and discuss these things publicly." He is eager to clear the air but believes a private discussion is a necessary first step. The rumors of discord between Lin and Anthony surfaced during Lin's tenure with the New York Knicks, particularly after Anthony's departure and his subsequent comments on Lin's contract with the Houston Rockets.

Anthony recently extended an invitation to Lin for a show to "have a good chat and clear up all those messy rumors, okay?" Anthony also publicly stated his admiration for Lin's current endeavors. When asked about the "messy rumors," Lin acknowledged he has an idea of what they might be but feels it's unfair to speculate publicly about Anthony's perspective.

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Let's have a good chat and clear up all those messy rumors, okay?

Regarding his request for a private conversation, Lin explained, "I do believe that a private conversation would be very beneficial for resolving issues, helping us sort out our thoughts, discuss the ins and outs of things, and understand how things ended. I think this way we can feel that there is no hostility or malice between us, and nothing is biased. This is something we can look back on and discuss."

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I do believe that a private conversation would be very beneficial for resolving issues, helping us sort out our thoughts, discuss the ins and outs of things, and understand how things ended.