Just Thinking Out Loud Here...

by Sean Keeley on Apr 13, 2009 6:23 PM EDT

We know that Jonny Flynn is going pro and we know that Leon Rose is going to be his agent.

We also know that LeBron James and Jonny became friendly at James' Summer Camp last year.

And we know that James was openly courting Flynn to go pro on behalf of Rose as recently as a couple weeks ago.

Then we know that in all liklihood James is going to leave the Cavaliers and head to New York to become a Knick. (Don't argue with me, it's true and you know it)

And we know that the Knicks would move heaven, Earth and Staten Island to ensure that LeBron comes to New York.

And we also know the Knicks are likely going to end up with a lottery pick in the 6-10 range.

So based on what we know...do you think LeBron James is telling the Knicks through back-channels that if they draft Jonny Flynn, it would go a long way towards him making a decision to come play for them in 2010, especially since he's now a Leon Rose client? And therefore, Jonny Flynn is going pro because he pretty much knows that one way or another he's going to end up in New York as a Knick? Especially since there's no way he slips to the 2nd round so the Knicks will have to use their 1st-round lottery pick on him?

Just thinking out loud here...

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I think that’s reading too much into this.

Then again, I continue to say that I’m about 99% sure LBJ is staying in Cleveland. Especially if they win the title this year.

by wildcatlh on Apr 13, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

This is about the only situation that makes me happy about the whole Flynn leaving situation.

(proceeds to order Jonny Flynn Knicks jersey)

by JRSu1 on Apr 13, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Flynn on Knicks would = awesomeness...

However Flynn on Syracuse = awesomeness times infinity.

Just being selfish…

by The Saltine Warriors on Apr 13, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

You sir know exactly how I feel

by JRSu1 on Apr 13, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

If he goes lottery

I will be very happy for him, because he is definitely lottery worthy. Conventional wisdom said no lottery this year, but I do hope he knows something we don’t. I don’t want to see him struggle in the NBA, good luck to him in the draft (hopefully this story means there may not be much luck needed).

Cleveland better pray that they win the title this year or next year, because James is good as gone, even though I’m a ‘cough’ Bulls fan, that could be a fun duo to watch.

by chicagocuse on Apr 13, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

I think that is a very possible scenario. Jonny is PERFECT for D'Antoni's offense. Lebron and Flynn would go great together.

It makes sense.

by Upstait on Apr 13, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

Or........

As Alan Hahn would say, “just bloggin……….”

by Cody K on Apr 13, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Please let this be true

This is the only way that this could turn into decent news for me

http://buzztap.com/

by BigEast44 on Apr 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Well we all know by now that Flynn can handle playing a lot of ball in MSG and loves overtime in that building. Lebron “F’N” James!!!!!!

by Orange Chuck on Apr 13, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

in order for jonny to get some pt, the knicks would have to trade either duhon or nate rob. frankly i don’t see them trading nate rob and if your two pgs are jonny and nate rob, you have no height to guard the taller point guards in the league.

by sinep on Apr 13, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

everyone in mikes offense is undersized and quick.

by ryanwk628 on Apr 14, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

"just spit-ballin' here..."

If Lebron call Jonny up and said, “The Knicks will draft you in the 1st round this year, and I will be your teammate a year later,” then no one can begrudge Jonny’s decision to go pro.

And in that case, I hope this is actually how it went down, as crazy of an idea it is.

by voteprime on Apr 13, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

I can't hate on Flynn

I really can’t. He played hard for two years, gave his all, etc. I’ll miss him, but that’s ok.

SU BBall will live to fight another day.

by Cody K on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

The purpose of college

Is to prepare you for your future career. In Jonny Flynn’s case, it did not take him four years to do that. For Carmelo it only took one year. Players come to Syracuse with the goal of making it to the NBA. In my mind, if he can get paid right now then who honestly would deny that?

by The Saltine Warriors on Apr 13, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

thats true

i can’t blame jonny for leaving at all whatsoever, but it doesn’t change the fact that my heart is on the floor right now

by devodidnthitanybody on Apr 13, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

My thing is

If the player is ready, then he should go. I did not think Donte Greene was ready, and I do not think Paul Harris is ready. I think Devendorf has peaked to be honest, but my point is Jonny Flynn is ready to play in the NBA. But yeah I feel you it does suck and it hurts to have to admit that…

by The Saltine Warriors on Apr 13, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess I'm just not sure he's ready yet.

He had a good end to the season, but he definitely wasn’t consistent the whole season…I feel like he needs one more year.

But I’m not expert, nor am I Lebron James.

by voteprime on Apr 13, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

you sir mr keeley are spot on

a buddy and i were talking about that exact scenario at work a bit ago, there is how ever another level to it that makes it all the more plausible…….lebron has stated many times he want to be the first athlete/franchise billionaire, that can only happen in two places, L.A. and N.Y. ….and he cant got to L.A. because well there would be no rival on the east coast………..btw i dont blame any of the three, i would do alot more than play bball, for alot less than they will gonna bring home

by 86trash on Apr 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Guys,
Nobody is hating on Flynn for his choice, they are just disappointed he left when he said he would return and people had this team with Top 5 in the country expectations. Everyone wishes him the best of luck, just pissed we won’t get to see him in a Syracuse jersey anymore. Please stop telling us to give him a break because we are not hating on the guy, just simply let down of what could have been next year for the Orange.

by Orange Chuck on Apr 13, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

Amen brotha

by NOLACuse on Apr 14, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions

He wrote back on my wall...

And was not happy I said something about him leaving…Anyone else?

by PRoy89 on Apr 13, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

what'd he say?

by The Saltine Warriors on Apr 13, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

i;m curious too, what did he say?

by sinep on Apr 14, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

I got this:

“this decision i made is best for jonny flynn and jonny flynns family…if me sittin on the bench gets my family out if a financial bond, im doin it…if you were a real syracuse fan you would back my decision either way bvecause you want to see the best for me…but obviously youre a “selfish” fan who cares more about jonny flynn entertaining you for another year instead of the biggter picture of things…its funny how when everything is all good everybody loves you then when you make the one selfish decision of ya life which is really not selfish because youre thinkkinabout the only people you love, everyone turns on you at the snap of a finger… i usually dont respond to fake fans but this is somethin that has to be said…i hope all is well with you and your family for the rest of your life" — Jonny Flynn on my wall

by PRoy89 on Apr 14, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

What did you write originally?

From his response it sounds like it was more than just “Don’t leave!”

by voteprime on Apr 14, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

write him back and tell him youre concerned for his long term future and the program (graduation rates!) That you want to see him be next years Ty Lawson and that you will follow his career wherever he goes. That youre sorry he took offense and you only had his best interests in mind. You dont want to see a guy who you look up to make the same mistake as donte. That youre sorry he misunderstood your post and you wish him the best of luck.

That way he will feel guilty about chewing you out and perhaps guilted enough to have second thoughts. Then when Leon Rose hands him the pen he picks it up, thinks back to your wall post and says, “Im sorry Mr Rose, I cant do this.” Then announces his comeback.

by ryanwk628 on Apr 14, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea. PRoy89, I say go with this plan.

Mend that fence and he will see the light and everything will be ok.

by NOLACuse on Apr 14, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

At what point does the inspirational music start?

And do we cut straight to the training montage immediately after he puts down the pen? Or do we first have a scene of you and him hugging it out?

by voteprime on Apr 14, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

do you realy think he is that stupid

finally an athelete with balls, let him move on, he is right everyone has a motive your motive is not about johny flynn it is about how you will feel watch ing him in an orange uniform

by 86trash on Apr 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Not to put words in his mouth

But I don’t think @ryanwk628 was serious.

by voteprime on Apr 14, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, you didn’t maybe think that only idiots write on basketball players walls giving them life instructions?

by Orange22 on Apr 14, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

So I was gone all day

and just got on this site to see if anything interesting happened at spring practice and i see the flynn news…what a disappointment. that just ruined my night

by smann on Apr 13, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

if this happens how much orange do you think you'll see at MSG?

oh wait…. nevermind (;

If Jonny comes it would definately make watching a Knicks game a lot less painful!

Biggie vs Tupac The Sequal…. Kobe vs Lebron….

by sportzbelle on Apr 14, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions

This would make the jump much more palatable.

Not that I like the Knicks. I’m a Sixers fan. But I do love Jonny (nh) and might have to become a psuedo-Knicks fan if this were to happen because Jonny and Lebron working together would basically be amazing.

by NOLACuse on Apr 14, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions