Xu Lin was an officer at Li Dan's official residence for a long time when he was young. After Li Dan became emperor Xu Lin was promoted to right defending general.

志主青年时期久在相王李旦府中任低职官员，相王登帝位（睿宗）后，擢为右武卫将军；

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The unquestioned peak for Lin came with 6:05 remaining, when he hit a long 3-pointer at the top of the 3-point line.

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