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Doug Christie’s Pre-Draft Breakdown – Malachi Flynn

Nov 13, 2020, 8:00 AM

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PLAYER PROFILE:

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Malachi Flynn (PG – 22 years old)

San Diego State University / Washington State (Transfered)

6’1 – 185lbs

ANALYSIS:

-Good in P&R

-Takes (and makes) big shots

-Has great court vision

STRENGTHS:

-Playmaking

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-Shooting

-On-ball defense (Mountain West DPOY)

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT:

-Strength

-Ability to play through contact

-Ability to get to the free throw line

PRO COMPARISON:

Donte DiVincenzo – (PG/SG – MIL)

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Fred VanVleet – (PG – TOR)

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HIGHLIGHTS:

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