Flynn Happens in Las Vegas

What happened in Las Vegas for Jonny Flynn, will stay with him as he takes the next step in his NBA career.  Sunday night, Flynn finished his five game stint in the NBA's Summer League.  The Niagara Falls native played five games for the Timberwolves team, and averaged 15 points and 7.4 assists per game.  He scored over 20 poitns in two of his last three games.  Flynn showed the ability to drive to the basket, despite his six-foot size.  He had a number of dunks, and also hit three pointers.  His assist totals, including 14 in one game, show he's still retained his point guard mindset despite also being asked to score. 

He was named the NBA Rookie of the month for his play in the summer league.

Playing limited minutes, Flynn scored 7 points in the Sunday's 93-85 loss to Chicago.  Paul Harris, Flynn's Wolverines and Syracuse teammate, had his best game.  He started, played 20 minutes, scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.  Harris played in four games, and averaged 4.5 points per game.

Flynn was the Timberwolves first round draft pick, sixth overall.  The summer league was his first exposure to NBA caliber play. Used to winning in high school and college, Jonny may have to adjust to the Timberwolves rebuilding.  Their summer league team finished 1-4.

The next step for Flynn will be Minnesota's training camp, which opens in September.