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Jeremy Lin Makes Food, Gives Gifts to Homeless During Chinese New Year

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin spent a few of his days off during NBA All-Star Weekend in upstate New York giving back to the homeless with a couple of very personal gifts. 

Lin went out with his brother and delivered food and red envelopes with gifts (also known as lai see) to homeless individuals in the area. He appears to recognize one of the men from a previous encounter and later takes him on in a foot race. 

The people who receive gifts are given a chance to tell their stories and show their appreciation for Lin in the latest in a series of videos that show Lin's personal side. 

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