Jonny Flynn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonny Flynn
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 6, 1989(1989-02-06)
Age	35
Birthplace	Niagra Falls
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jonny Flynn Biography

Jonny Flynn is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 6, 1989 in Niagra Falls, New York State, United States. Guard who played two seasons in Syracuse University. Syracuse University then went on to play in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers from 2009 until 2012. It was his sixth overall selection from the 2009 NBA Draft and his short-lived NBA career led some to view him as one of the most significant NBA busts of the era.

His 28 points in his debut as a freshman broke the record established by His 28 points in a freshman debut broke a record set by Carmelo Anthony..

Flynn and Niagara Falls High School won the 2005 New York state public high school and federation championships. He was also named New York State Mr. Basketball following his senior year. When he graduated with the class of 2007, he was ranked the No. 22 overall recruit and No. 4 point guard by Rivals.com as well as the No. 23 overall and the No. 4 point guard by Scout.com. Flynn was a 2007 McDonald’s All-American and he was named to the 2007 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that competed against the World Select Team in the 10th annual Nike Hoop Summit in Memphis, Tennessee. Flynn was a former high school and college teammate of guard/forward Paul Harris, whom he played alongside as members of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ summer league team. In his senior year, Flynn averaged 26.7 points, 6.0 assists, 3.5 steals and 3.3 rebounds.

Flynn was named as a 2006 USA Men’s U18 National Team member on June 26, 2006 at the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men in San Antonio, Texas. During the tournament, he averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, a team-high 5.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.

His birthplace was Niagara Falls, New York.

Jonny Flynn Net Worth

Jonny Flynn is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jonny Flynn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his first season at Syracuse in 2007 and scoring 28 points, a record for his first game and he was able to match that number in the month of March of the next year in his quest for a Big East Rookie of the Year award.

He was in 2012 when he was invited to the Australian National Basketball League with the Melbourne Tigers. After one year in Melbourne the team, he travelled into Italy to play for the Italian team, Orlandina Basket.

Jonny William Flynn (born February 6, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. A three-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran, he last played for the Orlandina Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A and played collegiate basketball for the Syracuse Orange.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jonny Flynn Dating?

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Flynn was drafted sixth overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, ahead of future two-time MVP Stephen Curry at the point guard position. Expectations were very high for Flynn as he was seen as the future cornerstone point guard for the Timberwolves by GM David Khan. Flynn’s stats were solid for his rookie season; averaging 13.5 points per game and 4.4 assists per game. He showed flashes of stardom, and had some amazing games in the 2009-2010 season. However he was criticized for not playing up to his draft potential, and many people considered him a bust.

Facts & Trivia

Jonny Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jonny Flynn celebrates birthday on February 6 of every year.

In his first career NCAA tournament game in 2009, Flynn led all scorers in their first round matchup against Stephen F. Austin, tallying 16 points and 7 assists. Syracuse went on to win the game 59–44. On March 22, 2009 Flynn would score 11 points and add 7 assists as Syracuse defeated Arizona State 78–67 advancing Syracuse to its first Sweet Sixteen since 2004.

Top Facts about Jonny Flynn

1. Jonny Flynn is a former NBA point guard.
2. He was drafted 6th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft.
3. Flynn played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams.
4. His career averages were 9.2 points and 3.9 assists per game.
5. He played college basketball at Syracuse University.
6. Flynn was named Big East Rookie of the Year in 2008.
7. He led Syracuse to the Sweet Sixteen in his sophomore year.
8. Flynn also played professionally overseas in Australia, China, and Italy.
9. In high school, he was a McDonald’s All-American and New York State Mr.Basketball
10. 10.Flynn retired from professional basketball in 2017 due to injury concerns

What is Jonny Flynn doing now?

According to Sal Constantino, former Niagara Falls High School boys basketball coach, Flynn now lives in Florida – although he hasn’t had much recent contact with the talented athlete who was part of the Wolverines’ 2004-05 Federation Tournament championship team.

Is Johnny Flynn still in the NBA?

Flynn joined the Indiana Pacers for the 2013 Orlando Summer League. He then joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the Las Vegas Summer League. After the 2013 NBA Summer League ended, Flynn left the NBA and never returned.

Is Johnny Flynn Jerome Flynn's son?

He has a brother, actor Daniel Flynn, a sister; and a half-sister and a half-brother , musician and actor Johnny Flynn, from his father’s second marriage.

What age is Johnny Flynn?

39 years (March 14, 1983)

What happened to Tyreke Evans?

At the end of the 2018-19 season, and just as he was due to enter free agency, Tyreke Evans – then of the Indiana Pacers – was suspended by the NBA for violating the anti-drug program.