Last Updated on July 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Malachi Flynn earned his NBA opportunity through steady leadership, intelligent decision-making, and a polished all-around game that translated from a standout college career. Known for his playmaking, perimeter shooting, and composure with the ball, he has provided valuable depth at point guard while continuing to refine his game at the professional level.

Here’s detailed information about Malachi Flynn:

  • Full Name: Malachi Flynn
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 9, 1998
  • Hometown: Tacoma, Washington, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
  • Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 12
  • Number: 22
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma, Washington)
  • College:
    • Washington State University (2016–2018)
    • San Diego State University (2019–2020)
  • NBA Draft: 2020 (1st round, 29th pick overall by the Toronto Raptors)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Toronto Raptors (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: None (as of 2024)
  • Siblings: 6 siblings (He is the youngest of seven children)

Scouting Report

Malachi Flynn has always looked most comfortable when he can dictate tempo with his decision-making rather than his athleticism. He isn’t blowing by defenders on the first step, so he relies on changes of pace, patient dribble probes, and the ability to keep a defender on his back coming off a pick-and-roll until a passing angle or pull-up opens. What stands out is how often he manipulates the screener’s defender with subtle hesitations instead of trying to split every coverage. If the big drops too far, he’ll step into a mid-range jumper or floater without hesitation; if the low man rotates early, he’s usually ready to skip the ball to the weak side. The trade-off is that length can bother him. Bigger defenders who stay attached through screens can shrink his passing windows and force him into difficult finishes, making him more dependent on timing than physical advantages. Defensively, I’ve always thought he’s more competitive than imposing. He works to fight over screens instead of conceding switches, digs at the ball when bigger players put it on the floor, and generally understands where the next rotation is supposed to come from. He isn’t going to erase mistakes at the point of attack, and stronger guards can simply shoot over him or create separation with contact, but his anticipation keeps him involved in possessions that might otherwise be lost. It’s easy to overlook how quickly he moves the ball after collapsing a defense, because he rarely holds it long enough to stall the offense. To me, Flynn fits best as a secondary organizer in structured offenses that value ball movement and spacing over isolation basketball, allowing him to steer possessions, knock down open jumpers, and keep teammates involved without carrying the entire creation burden. His style has elements of T.J. McConnell’s persistence mixed with Jameer Nelson’s preference for controlling possessions through timing, angles, and patience rather than overwhelming physical tools.