I want to highlight this week’s “On the Move” about Jeremy Lin, a Harvard basketball player. His mere presence on the basketball court is an anomaly as only .4% of Division I players are Asian American. But he’s not just defying the odds, he’s smashing them. Last year he was in the top 10 of the conference for nearly every statistic in the game. He’s slated to set records, and along the way, change racial standards.

There are very few American-born Asian athletes to look up to. Asian Americans who are 2^nd generation and beyond need these role models, visible in the spotlight. Of course Jeremy wasn’t expecting this kind of pressure to be heaped upon his shoulders, but if you want to talk about unexpected pressure go talk to Tiger. Jeremy seems to have accepted the responsibility, hoping that his sacrifice and efforts will help other Asians down the line.

One thing he must maintain is his composure. You can imagine that the number of taunts he receives from opposing players and crowds must be endless and none too tasteful.  Instead of responding in anger however, he follows a long-spoken basketball maxim: “Let your game speak for you.” He takes the racist remarks while on the court and responds by throwing them through the hoop.

Jeremy’s recent fame (3 articles on ESPN.com) arose after dropping a career-high 30 points against an overmatched University of Connecticut team. And for those who did not seen him play, he did it in marvelous fashion: hitting 3-pointers, driving the ball to the basket at will, and even blocking UConn star Jerome Dyson on a fast break play.

So keep your eyes peeled for Jeremy Lin as the NBA draft rolls around. He may not be the next Steve Nash, but will definitely be an impact player both on the court and in the heart of Asian Americans. And for his father, whose smallest wish was to see his son enjoy basketball, the American dream has come true.