2020 NBA Draft II

Post #1541 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:56 pm

Video Breakdown: Malachi Flynn

Position: PG | Height: 6’1” | Weight: 185 | Team: San Diego State | Class: Junior

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Strengths
Pick-and-Roll Creation
Passing + Vision
Feel for the Game
Shooting Versatility
Free Throw Shooting
Ball Handling
Engaged + Willing Defender
Footwork

Concerns
Average Athleticism
Positional Size
Length
Defensive Switchability

Offensive Synopsis
The most prominent part of Flynn’s offense is his ability to run the pick-and-roll. He ranked in the 96th percentile as a pick-and-roll handler as a junior, in which he demonstrated reliability as both a scorer and a passer. Although he’s only 6’1, he does a really nice job attacking the lane and finishing. He attempted only 21% of his field-goal attempts at the rim, but converted 68.2% of them, which ranks 3rd among other guards in the 2020 class. He doesn’t have elite explosiveness, but Flynn is really crafty in the way he creates advantages. His burst and agility help him to split defenders and beat his man off the dribble, while his footwork and patience make manipulating drop defenders easy. I love watching him snake his way through the lane, often hitting shots that leave you in awe. He likely won’t pressure the rim with high volume at the next level, but the tools and ability to finish with either hand make it an option when necessary.
Spoiler:
One thing that consistently popped for me was his ability to change speeds in tight spaces. He is incredibly shifty and can create enough separation for a jumper or open a passing lane, and only needs the smallest of opportunities to take advantage. His combination of vision and headiness, smart decision making, and aversion to mistakes, helped him drive one of the best offenses in the country. He distributes all over the floor; he can hit teammates on the wings, in the corner, and is consistent with pocket and over the top passes to roll men. Because he’s not the tallest or longest guard, he’s made eye manipulation and fakes a huge part of his repertoire, and developed a terrific use of either hand. Flynn is someone I trust to run a second unit fairly early in his career because he understands when to, and when not to, push the pace as a ball handler.

Flynn also projects as a decent shooter at the next level. With fantastic touch on runners and floaters, and a free-throw percentage of 85.7% (120-for-140), I believe that his three-point percentage will end up, within reason, similar to his 2019-20 numbers. He connected on 37.3% (76-of-204) of his threes, 63% of which were assisted. When he’s locked in, he’s a tremendous pull-up shooter due to his footwork and ability to stop on a dime. He also ranked in the 83rd percentile as a catch-and-shooter, which is why I feel he can be a valuable off-ball presence. With only 34 recorded off-screen possessions, it’s hard to fully grasp his potential, but with limited volume he shot well, connecting on 40% of his attempts. Flynn reads screens well and has great feel, so he’s able to lose his man often with creativity. What many scouts like about Flynn’s shooting is that he has bonafide NBA range. There’s no look, no spot on the floor, that he doesn’t think he can’t hit; a mentality required to be successful at the next level. One of the few concerns I do have with his shooting comes down to positional size. At 6’1” and average length, a number of his looks are easy to contest. At the NBA level, he may run into some trouble getting off shots under duress.
Defensive Synopsis
...he’s one of the more underrated point-of-attack defenders in the class. He’s not overpowering physically, but the technique is there, and his willingness to fight through screens and compete is evident. Even when he’s beaten, Flynn never quits on a play, always providing effort until the whistle by recovering and contesting every shot he can. With good feet and quick hands, he was able to log 56 steals this season, never letting his opponents have anything easy. He’s a formidable perimeter defender, but when his man can get downhill, that causes some problems. The lack of positional size hurts him in the way he gets bumped off spot, so it will be imperative for him to employ his lateral quickness and maintain staying in front of his man.
Spoiler:
Off the ball, I appreciate Flynn’s willingness to stunt and dig when he can; it’s clear that providing value, no matter what it looks like, is the intent with each play. With his excellent IQ and awareness, he recognizes rotations and positioning quickly which is great to see, especially when he jumps into passing lanes. His aggression does cause negative plays occasionally, however.

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Outlook
The organization that brings Flynn in is getting a grinder with a relentless work ethic, as well as a guy with swagger and skill on the court. His shooting versatility and ability to play both on and off-ball make him a viable option for a team in need of a punch. Malachi brings a maturity that would coalesce well with any locker room and allow him to contribute in whatever way asked of him. If a team needs a reliable backup point guard with starter upside for the near future, Malachi Flynn could be their guy.

Babcock Hoops

SamFlow · Post #1542 » by **SamFlow** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:10 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
Video Breakdown: Malachi Flynn

Position: PG | Height: 6’1” | Weight: 185 | Team: San Diego State | Class: Junior

Watch on YouTube

Strengths
Pick-and-Roll Creation
Passing + Vision
Feel for the Game
Shooting Versatility
Free Throw Shooting
Ball Handling
Engaged + Willing Defender
Footwork

Concerns
Average Athleticism
Positional Size
Length
Defensive Switchability

Offensive Synopsis
The most prominent part of Flynn’s offense is his ability to run the pick-and-roll. He ranked in the 96th percentile as a pick-and-roll handler as a junior, in which he demonstrated reliability as both a scorer and a passer. Although he’s only 6’1, he does a really nice job attacking the lane and finishing. He attempted only 21% of his field-goal attempts at the rim, but converted 68.2% of them, which ranks 3rd among other guards in the 2020 class. He doesn’t have elite explosiveness, but Flynn is really crafty in the way he creates advantages. His burst and agility help him to split defenders and beat his man off the dribble, while his footwork and patience make manipulating drop defenders easy. I love watching him snake his way through the lane, often hitting shots that leave you in awe. He likely won’t pressure the rim with high volume at the next level, but the tools and ability to finish with either hand make it an option when necessary.
Spoiler:
One thing that consistently popped for me was his ability to change speeds in tight spaces. He is incredibly shifty and can create enough separation for a jumper or open a passing lane, and only needs the smallest of opportunities to take advantage. His combination of vision and headiness, smart decision making, and aversion to mistakes, helped him drive one of the best offenses in the country. He distributes all over the floor; he can hit teammates on the wings, in the corner, and is consistent with pocket and over the top passes to roll men. Because he’s not the tallest or longest guard, he’s made eye manipulation and fakes a huge part of his repertoire, and developed a terrific use of either hand. Flynn is someone I trust to run a second unit fairly early in his career because he understands when to, and when not to, push the pace as a ball handler.

Flynn also projects as a decent shooter at the next level. With fantastic touch on runners and floaters, and a free-throw percentage of 85.7% (120-for-140), I believe that his three-point percentage will end up, within reason, similar to his 2019-20 numbers. He connected on 37.3% (76-of-204) of his threes, 63% of which were assisted. When he’s locked in, he’s a tremendous pull-up shooter due to his footwork and ability to stop on a dime. He also ranked in the 83rd percentile as a catch-and-shooter, which is why I feel he can be a valuable off-ball presence. With only 34 recorded off-screen possessions, it’s hard to fully grasp his potential, but with limited volume he shot well, connecting on 40% of his attempts. Flynn reads screens well and has great feel, so he’s able to lose his man often with creativity. What many scouts like about Flynn’s shooting is that he has bonafide NBA range. There’s no look, no spot on the floor, that he doesn’t think he can’t hit; a mentality required to be successful at the next level. One of the few concerns I do have with his shooting comes down to positional size. At 6’1” and average length, a number of his looks are easy to contest. At the NBA level, he may run into some trouble getting off shots under duress.
Defensive Synopsis
...he’s one of the more underrated point-of-attack defenders in the class. He’s not overpowering physically, but the technique is there, and his willingness to fight through screens and compete is evident. Even when he’s beaten, Flynn never quits on a play, always providing effort until the whistle by recovering and contesting every shot he can. With good feet and quick hands, he was able to log 56 steals this season, never letting his opponents have anything easy. He’s a formidable perimeter defender, but when his man can get downhill, that causes some problems. The lack of positional size hurts him in the way he gets bumped off spot, so it will be imperative for him to employ his lateral quickness and maintain staying in front of his man.
Spoiler:
Off the ball, I appreciate Flynn’s willingness to stunt and dig when he can; it’s clear that providing value, no matter what it looks like, is the intent with each play. With his excellent IQ and awareness, he recognizes rotations and positioning quickly which is great to see, especially when he jumps into passing lanes. His aggression does cause negative plays occasionally, however.

Watch on YouTube

Outlook
The organization that brings Flynn in is getting a grinder with a relentless work ethic, as well as a guy with swagger and skill on the court. His shooting versatility and ability to play both on and off-ball make him a viable option for a team in need of a punch. Malachi brings a maturity that would coalesce well with any locker room and allow him to contribute in whatever way asked of him. If a team needs a reliable backup point guard with starter upside for the near future, Malachi Flynn could be their guy.
Babcock Hoops

Full body control. Knows how to use his body to gain space. Steps up to moments. perfect for Miami. I hope miami does not pick him.

doordoor123 · Post #1543 » by **doordoor123** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:48 am

I love how competitive Isaiah Stewart is

doordoor123 · Post #1544 » by **doordoor123** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:43 am

I see a lot of Victor Oladipo in Josh Green. I really think he's underrated now. The space in the NBA is going to help his game so much. He's going to be cutting into so many open lanes and hitting corner threes. I also think he's going to be a great fast-break type of player.

MemphisX · Post #1545 » by **MemphisX** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:44 am

This draft is so hit and miss. I think just about every players fate is dependent upon what team drafts them even more so than normal. So hard to rank some of these guys because if they get drafted by the wrong team that ranking will look crazy.

BlazersBroncos · Post #1546 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:59 pm

I see a lot of Victor Oladipo in Josh Green. I really think he's underrated now. The space in the NBA is going to help his game so much. He's going to be cutting into so many open lanes and hitting corner threes. I also think he's going to be a great fast-break type of player.

Green is athletic, but Dipo was pretty much in that 'special' tier of athlete. Super twitchy. And a much better passer / facilitator.

I think Josh Green can become Danny Green with a pump fake / drive game, and thats a hell of a role player.

Stillwater · Post #1547 » by **Stillwater** » Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:42 pm

BlazersBroncos wrote:
I see a lot of Victor Oladipo in Josh Green. I really think he's underrated now. The space in the NBA is going to help his game so much. He's going to be cutting into so many open lanes and hitting corner threes. I also think he's going to be a great fast-break type of player.

Green is athletic, but Dipo was pretty much in that 'special' tier of athlete. Super twitchy. And a much better passer / facilitator.

I think Josh Green can become Danny Green with a pump fake / drive game, and thats a hell of a role player.

Green is an underrated passer imo but there are certainly other limitations to his game where nothing stands out as an elite skill

EMG518 · Post #1548 » by **EMG518** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:54 am

What are people's thoughts on Ramsey?, I just started looking into him. Size and length is solid, shooting stroke is really nice, very athletic. He looks like a guy whom is going to get under drafted based off of the current hype around him. He looks like a guy whom can score 20ppg in the league

baldur · Post #1549 » by **baldur** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:52 am

EMG518 wrote:What are people's thoughts on Ramsey?, I just started looking into him. Size and length is solid, shooting stroke is really nice, very athletic. He looks like a guy whom is going to get under drafted based off of the current hype around him. He looks like a guy whom can score 20ppg in the league

talking out of his highlights on youtube, he could be very well the steal of the draft, in my opinion. I like him a lot.

CoreyVillains · Post #1550 » by **CoreyVillains** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:25 pm

Just dropped my Patrick Williams scouting video. Man this kid has some tools. Plays at his own pace, doesn’t often get sped up. Shot is a WIP and won’t shoot as much from the mid range in the NBA. But you can totally picture this kid playing minutes in a playoff series with how switchable he is defensively.

Watch on YouTube

MotownMadness · Post #1551 » by **MotownMadness** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:37 pm

CoreyVillains wrote:Just dropped my Patrick Williams scouting video. Man this kid has some tools. Plays at his own pace, doesn’t often get sped up. Shot is a WIP and won’t shoot as much from the mid range in the NBA. But you can totally picture this kid playing minutes in a playoff series with how switchable he is defensively.

Watch on YouTube

Links to other breakdowns I’ve done:

Deni Avdija | https://youtu.be/qPsT03UZhFI

LaMelo Ball | https://youtu.be/0FVLIgo-9Nw

Devin Vassell | https://youtu.be/UbjC85s2YZ4

James Wiseman | https://youtu.be/4xoDtGmgc0A

Obi Toppin | https://youtu.be/R4RhrCAxfe4

Aleksej Pokusevski | https://youtu.be/ytlRs-A5ZJE

Onyeka Okongwu | https://youtu.be/l1M1ybiTRPk

Tyrese Haliburton | https://youtu.be/tOqX0JVXu3Q

Killian Hayes | https://youtu.be/_25l20nmM6s

Kira Lewis | https://youtu.be/PdZP0WnZlz4

Isaac Okoro | https://youtu.be/JhMC7vAiS_U

Anthony Edwards | https://youtu.be/cPCDji6WPug

Aaron Nesmith | https://youtu.be/O-BzIQP4w2w

Tyrell Terry | https://youtu.be/AwTh4rrP1cc

Tyrese Maxey | https://youtu.be/Zidm-MZvBLw

Cole Anthony | https://youtu.be/m4Yu8h9jl1w

RJ Hampton | https://youtu.be/39Aab9hVFkA

Sam Merrill | https://youtu.be/88bglFFocFg

Nico Mannion | https://youtu.be/wNPpWi3WxQw

Watched that last night actually, kid does have some nice potential.

CoreyVillains · Post #1552 » by **CoreyVillains** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:09 pm

MotownMadness wrote:
CoreyVillains wrote:Just dropped my Patrick Williams scouting video. Man this kid has some tools. Plays at his own pace, doesn’t often get sped up. Shot is a WIP and won’t shoot as much from the mid range in the NBA. But you can totally picture this kid playing minutes in a playoff series with how switchable he is defensively.

Watch on YouTube

Links to other breakdowns I’ve done:

Deni Avdija | https://youtu.be/qPsT03UZhFI

LaMelo Ball | https://youtu.be/0FVLIgo-9Nw

Devin Vassell | https://youtu.be/UbjC85s2YZ4

James Wiseman | https://youtu.be/4xoDtGmgc0A

Obi Toppin | https://youtu.be/R4RhrCAxfe4

Aleksej Pokusevski | https://youtu.be/ytlRs-A5ZJE

Onyeka Okongwu | https://youtu.be/l1M1ybiTRPk

Tyrese Haliburton | https://youtu.be/tOqX0JVXu3Q

Killian Hayes | https://youtu.be/_25l20nmM6s

Kira Lewis | https://youtu.be/PdZP0WnZlz4

Isaac Okoro | https://youtu.be/JhMC7vAiS_U

Anthony Edwards | https://youtu.be/cPCDji6WPug

Aaron Nesmith | https://youtu.be/O-BzIQP4w2w

Tyrell Terry | https://youtu.be/AwTh4rrP1cc

Tyrese Maxey | https://youtu.be/Zidm-MZvBLw

Cole Anthony | https://youtu.be/m4Yu8h9jl1w

RJ Hampton | https://youtu.be/39Aab9hVFkA

Sam Merrill | https://youtu.be/88bglFFocFg

Nico Mannion | https://youtu.be/wNPpWi3WxQw

Watched that last night actually, kid does have some nice potential.

Thanks for watching dude!

Post #1553 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:13 pm

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doordoor123 · Post #1554 » by **doordoor123** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:15 pm

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I agree with most of this. I just don't see the same thing everyone sees with Bane. He's a good shooter with good fakes, hes a solid passer and rebounder. But his lack of speed and wingspan is a big deal at the next level any way you cut it. Dont get me wrong, he'll be a fine roleplayer, but you cannot expect something more than that. He's not going to have the same opportunities he had in college. This isnt a special case too, guys like this enter the league all the time and I've never see a guy like him become super successful. Late first, early second makes sense to me for this kind of roleplayer. Guys like Isaiah Joe and Sam Merrill project to be better players IMO.

Alonzo_Morning · Post #1555 » by **Alonzo_Morning** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:51 pm

doordoor123 wrote:I see a lot of Victor Oladipo in Josh Green. I really think he's underrated now. The space in the NBA is going to help his game so much. He's going to be cutting into so many open lanes and hitting corner threes. I also think he's going to be a great fast-break type of player.

Whomever gets him after 20 is getting a steal

Thedragonking · Post #1556 » by **Thedragonking** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 8:28 pm

Deni avdija interview for yahoo about the draft.

https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/deni-avdija-preparing-nba-draft-130000231.html?src=rss&__twitter_impression=true

doordoor123 · Post #1557 » by **doordoor123** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:36 pm

I think LaMelo is free falling right now. Apparently not having good interviews and only interviewing with top 4 teams. Shades of Emmanuel Mudiay's draft fall.

BlazersBroncos · Post #1558 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:55 pm

I think LaMelo is free falling right now. Apparently not having good interviews and only interviewing with top 4 teams. Shades of Emmanuel Mudiay's draft fall.

That makes sense as there hasnt been a PG projected in the lotto with as bad a jumper as Melo since Muiday.

At least Muiday is a plus athlete.

Post #1559 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:22 pm

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Post #1560 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:23 pm

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