Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Jonny Flynn:
- Full Name: Jonny William Flynn
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born February 6, 1989
- Hometown: Niagara Falls, New York, USA
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
- Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Shoe Size: US size 12
- Number: Most notably wore 10 and 32
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Niagara Falls High School in Niagara Falls, New York
- Led his team to a state championship in 2005.
- College: Syracuse University (2007–2009)
- Known for his speed, court vision, and scoring ability.
- Made headlines for his performance in a six-overtime game against UConn in the 2009 Big East Tournament.
- Named the 2009 Big East Tournament MVP and earned All-Big East honors.
- NBA Draft: Selected 6th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Teams Played For:
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- Minnesota Timberwolves (2009–2011)
- Houston Rockets (2011–2012)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2012)
- Played internationally in Australia, China, and Italy after his NBA career.
- Championship Rings: None in the NBA.
- Kids: No public information about children.
- Siblings:
- Has multiple siblings but has kept family details relatively private.
Fun Facts
- Averaged 13.5 points and 4.4 assists per game in his rookie season.
- Known for his quickness, ball-handling, and ability to drive to the basket.
- Career averages: 9.2 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game in the NBA.
- His career was often overshadowed by being selected one pick ahead of Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, a decision that has been widely debated in retrospect.