Jeremy Lin became a father in 2024, welcoming a baby boy, whom he described as the most meaningful and joyful chapter of his life.
Jeremy Lin is a former Taiwanese-American basketball player who played for 8 NBA teams over 9 seasons and earned Finals MVP honors.
Recently, in August 2025, he announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 37 via Instagram, calling it “the hardest decision I’ve ever made.”
He played professional basketball for 15 years, from 2010 to 2025, across the NBA, China, Taiwan, and the NBA G League.
His recent team before retiring was the New Taipei Kings in Taiwan’s TPBL (Taiwan Professional Basketball League.
Jeremy Called His Son “The Best Possible Gift”
Jeremy is married to Kristina Wong. She is a Chinese-American comedian, performance artist, and writer known for her bold, satirical work that challenges stereotypes and explores race, gender, and identity.
Kristina was born in San Mateo County, California, in 1978, making her a few years older than Jeremy.
She graduated from UCLA with dual degrees in English and World Arts and Culture, and has been a prominent voice in Asian-American feminist circles.
The couple reportedly married in secret over two years before announcing it publicly in 2023.
On August 24, 2024, Jeremy Lin revealed that he and Kristina had welcomed their first son after Lin’s 36th birthday.
Lin shared the news on Instagram, calling his son “the best possible gift.”
Furthermore, he said that fatherhood has been the most meaningful experience of his life, even if it comes with less sleep.
Lin has always been private about his personal life, so fans were surprised when he revealed that he had become a father.
However, he hasn’t revealed his son’s name or shared many details about the child.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Lin earned major awards like Finals MVP and league MVP in Taiwan, and won an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
- He first gained fame during the “Linsanity” era in 2012.
