Knicks working out Flynn
By Andrew Feingold on June 9th, 2009 9:40 AM |
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Former Syracuse point guard Johnny Flynn is set to work out for the Knicks in Westchester today. Stephen Curry who has been linked to the Knicks is scheduled to work out tomorrow. Flynn averaged 17.4 points and 6.7 assists last year as a sophmore. The New York native was fourth in the Big East in scoring and second in assists. Even though he is listed as 6′0″ his wingspan measured at 6″4″ inches. He suffered a broken ankle in eighth grade which he believes spurred his growing. He wears a size-14 shoe and has the play making ability a taller guard would have.
Despite his lack of size he posted the best vertical leap at the draft combine with 40-inches. Not only can he jump but he led the Orange to the Sweet 16 this past season. The 20-year old played one of his best games in the Garden scoring 34 points against UCONN. The Big East quarterfinal game lasted six overtimes where Flynn played 67 minutes and shot 16-16 from the foul line.
His ability to create his own shot, excellent court vision and pure speed would be vital in Head Coach Mike D’antoni system. Flynn can be compared to Houston Rockets guard Aaron Brooks. Brooks also listed as 6-feet , had a breakout series vs. the Lakers in the conference semi-finals averaging 18 points in seven games. If Curry is picked before eight then look for the Knicks to look at Flynn very closely.





















