Minnesota Timberwolves Reassign Jonny Flynn to NBA D-League Affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce
December 8, 2010 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2010 - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn was reassigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Minnesota's NBA Development League affiliate, it was announced today. The assignment marks the 16th time in the 2010-11 season an NBA player has been assigned to an NBA D-League affiliate, and it is the second assignment for Flynn, a second-year pro out of Syracuse.
Flynn (6-0, 195) was first assigned to Sioux Falls on Dec. 1. He appeared in one game, a 113-103 loss to Iowa on Dec. 3, recording eight points with nine assists in 25 minutes. It was his first game action following offseason hip surgery. Last season, Flynn averaged 13.5 points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 81 games (all starts) with Minnesota, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
The Timberwolves chose Flynn, an early entry candidate for the 2009 NBA Draft, in the first round with the sixth overall pick. In two seasons at Syracuse, Flynn averaged 16.6 points, 6.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds, and was an AP All-America Honorable Mention selection as a sophomore.
Flynn re-joins the Sioux Falls Skyforce in anticipation of the team's back-to-back home games against the Tulsa 66ers on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11. Timberwolves fans can keep track of Flynn and the Skyforce by logging onto NBA.com/dleague to watch every game live, online, for free.
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