By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

The Linsanity frenzy over basketball star Jeremy Lin has sadly gotten negative attention after an ESPN writer penned a racist comment about the talented Asian-American player.

The offensive term a “chink in the armor” was used to describe the American-born player with Taiwanese parents who has taken the NBA world by storm in his first few weeks as a starter for the New York Knicks.

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The writer who penned the slur was fired, ESPN announced on Sunday, and anchor Max Bretos who said the phrase was suspended for 30 days.

“We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN.

"Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future,” ESPN said in a statement.