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168,000 Pieces of Jeremy Lin Merchandise en Route to Modell’s by Every Transport Mode Possible

Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot in front of Shelvin Mack #22 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Verizon Center on February 8, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2012 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images

We have 168,000 Jeremy Lin merchandise coming in over the next 72 hours, either by truck, by van, by plane, by boat. We’re just trying to keep up with the demand.” —Modell’s CEO Mitch Modell on his stores’ inability to keep up with the Linsanity that’s gripped New York City.

168,000 Pieces of Jeremy Lin Merchandise en Route to Modell’s by Every Transport Mode Possible