Jonny Flynn: Five Reasons Not to Get Excited

Jonny Flynn's one shining moment came and went in March during the Big East Conference tournament when he played 60-plus minutes in a five-overtime classic against Connecticut. Other than that one incredible night of Ironman basketball, Flynn's resume is unspectacular. And, if you look closely at the Syracuse point guard's overall dexterity, his shortcomings outweigh his great potential. Syracuse alums don't usually pan out in the NBA. There are a few exceptions, such as Dave Bing, Carmelo Anthony, Sherman Douglas, Rony Seikaly and Derrick Coleman, but more often than not Syracuse players don't last long in the pros, and the majority of them end up as footnotes in the NBA history books. All signs point to the same fate for Flynn, who is too short (he's listed at 6'0" but could be about 5'10"), he doesn't have a consistent jump shot, his play-making is questionable and is a very, very average defender. It's not to say that Flynn will be a complete failure in the Association—he could be a ... (link)