Gee, I Wonder Who Represents Jonny Flynn...
by Sean Keeley on Jul 8, 2010 3:11 PM EDT
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Print...oh, that's right...it's Leon Rose. Who also represents LeBron James. And also runs James' marketing firm. So it probably shouldn't be much of a surprise that Cleveland or LeBron or some kind of hybrid therein is working on getting Jonny to Cle-town.
Since hiring Byron Scott last week, the Cavs have been looking at trades that would bring in guards that can help them play a more uptempo style that Scott prefers. Flynn is a quicker ball pusher that would fit that role.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Flynn averaged 13.5 points and 4.4 assists during what was an inconsistent rookie season. He has been a controversial player in Minnesota because the Wolves drafted European star point guard Ricky Rubio in the same draft.
We know LeBron has been a huge fan of Jonny's ever since he broke who-knows-how-many rules and contacted Jonny on behalf of Rose while he was still at Syracuse.
Brian Windhorst, who has turned into Source Zero for all-things LeBron news, had this to say.
"It is possible that trying to trade for Flynn is an appeal to James before he announces his final decision at 9 p.m. on ESPN tonight. In recent days the team has made a strong and wide-ranging push to trade for James' friend and New Orleans Hornets star guard Chris Paul, but have been rebuffed, league executives said."
Dave Kahn is denying the rumor but then again he's Dave Kahn. I'm pretty sure he made that denial while in his pajamas at a Chuck E. Cheese.
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Even if Jonny doesn't head to Cleveland today, this is just one more trade rumor to add to the pile. His days in Minnesota are numbered.
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Great Article by Adrian Wojnarowski on Yahoo sports yesterday....
took a shot at Flynn and Lebron’s crappy Agency……
“On James’ new website, under the headline dubbing this TV debacle "The Decision," there come these words: "Maverick Carter, CEO of LRMR Marketing said…" This explains everything. Carter’s marketing company isn’t doing so well trying to get its one client Jonny Flynn(notes) a used-car dealership endorsement in the Twin Cities, and now Carter’s going to try to justify all that plush office space, staff attorneys, private planes and resort hotels by translating the Championship of Me into the making of his reputation.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebrondecision070710
Playing under
Byron Scott would be the best thing for Jonny. Same system to what we saw CP3 break out in
That means no Wes and Jonny in the dome
by Rocket Ship Science on Jul 8, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions
So no Bron-Bron in Cleveland
Is the Flynn deal off the table as well?
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!
by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 8, 2010 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
It's unclear.
The two things were only partially related in terms of agents and stuff. Cleveland needs a PG upgrade and Flynn would work well Scott. Flynn has a lot of Chris Paul-like traits and Paul obviously flourished under Scott.
Even without LeBron, I think Jonny would do well to end up in Cleveland
Byron Scott is a good coach with a system perfectly suited for Jonny’s skills.
Also, Beasley is now on the TWolves – traded for a 2011 2nd round draft pick. As if the TWolves don’t already have enough defensively-challenged power forwards.
God everything about Minnesota is terrible
except for Jonny and Wes.
Other people look, Andy Rautins can SEE.
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