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2/11/2012 8:10 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

NY Knicks Star Jeremy Lin
I Wanna be Just Like Tim Tebow!

Jeremy Lin is the biggest sensation to hit sports since Tim Tebow burst on the scene
Jeremy Lin is the biggest sensation to hit sports since Tim Tebow burst on the scene -- and wouldn't you know it ... Lin says Tebow is one of his biggest inspirations. 

In case you've missed out on Linsanity -- Jeremy has come out of nowhere to be the New York Knicks starting point guard. He's scored more points in his first three career starts than any modern era NBA player ... and he's a devout Christian.

Before dropping 38 on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night, Lin -- who said he may become a minister after his playing days -- told 95.7 FM in San Francisco that he's inspired by and really respects Tebow.

Lin explained, "I actually want to be able to do some of the things that he does in terms of the amount of charity work and the non-profit work, and the way he impacts people off the field. I think that is what is most inspiring to me about him."

If this keeps up, church attendance is going to go through the roof. 

TMZ Sports
8/30/2011 6:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

LeBron and Carmelo
The Double Dinner Date

0829-james-carmel-videoLeBron James celebrated his girlfriend's 25th birthday last night with a romantic double date in New York ... alongside fellow NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony and his wife ... and TMZ has the footage.

The foursome was all smiles as they left the Waverly Inn in NYC -- but the biggest question ... WHO  PAID?

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The Waverly Inn ain't cheap -- but LeBron is in the middle of a 6-year $110 million contract and Carmelo recently inked a deal with the Knicks worth $65 million for 3 years.

So ...

Fun fact: Checkout LeBron's response when we ask if there's going to be hoops this season. His answer  ... optimistic. Sorta.


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