We have been living in the brand new world of communications through social media for a while now. Nonetheless every once in a while I get taken aback by the level of access that this new medium gives us to professional athletes. Most recent example being this photo below tweeted out to the world by Jeremy Lin from his hospital bed after his successful knee surgery. Lin just wanted to thank God, the doctors and nurses for the procedure. Oh yeah, and to let his fans know he’s trying to make it back in time for the Knicks playoff run….