Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jonny Flynn:

Player Profile

  • 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:
    1. Minnesota Timberwolves (2009–2011)
    2. Houston Rockets (2011–2012)
    3. Portland Trail Blazers (2012)
    4. 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jonny Flynn’s player archetype was that of a speed-based attacking lead guard: a small but explosive point guard who pressured the paint, pushed tempo, and operated as a downhill creator more than a size-driven half-court controller. Offensively, he worked best with the ball in his hands as a penetrating playmaker, using his burst, handle, and change of direction to collapse defenses, create passing lanes, and generate offense in pick-and-roll situations, while defensively he projected more as a pesky pressure guard than a switchable stopper because his quickness helped at the point of attack but his size limited his overall coverage and finishing margin against NBA length. Physically, Flynn was compact, fast, and springy rather than long, and his play style reflected that: fearless, aggressive, high-energy, and built around dribble penetration, open-floor speed, and streak scoring, even if his limited size and efficiency issues made that style harder to sustain at the highest level. (NBADraft)

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.

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Jonny Flynn
Bleacher Report — Analysis On Jonny Flynn and His Chances At Becoming An Elite Point Guard
Bleacher Report — Explaining Sudden Disappearance of the NBA’s Most Recent Draft Busts
Bleacher Report — Best and Worst Pick at Every NBA Draft Position over Past 20 Years