Jeremy Lin says he was called 'coronavirus' on court, denounces racism against Asians

VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesBy MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Basketball star Jeremy Lin said he was called “coronavirus” on the court in a social media post in which he denounced racism against Asian Americans.

“Being an Asian American doesn’t mean we don’t experience poverty and racism,” Lin shared on social media late Thursday. “Being a 9-year NBA veteran doesn’t protect me from being called ‘coronavirus’ on the court.”

Lin didn’t state when the incident took place. The G League is now investigating Lin’s claim, ESPN reported.

Racist attacks have soared against the Asian community amid the pandemic as COVID-19 first emerged