Malachi
Flynn
PG · CHA · Below average
- PAL
- 24
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 5.5
2023-24
Malachi Flynn
#22PG
Charlotte Hornets
Biography
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Born
- May 9, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Tacoma, WA
- College
- San Diego State
- Draft
- 2020: Rd 1, Pk 29 (TOR)
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Charlotte Hornets · 2024-25 (1 season)
- 2023 24 Totals · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Detroit Pistons · 2023-24 (1 season)
- New York Knicks · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2020-21 – 2023-24 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 0 | 11.0 | 1.3-3.3 | 38.5 | 0.3-1.0 | 25.0 | 1.3-1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 2023 24 Totals | 69 | 0 | 12.7 | 2.0-4.7 | 41.8 | 0.8-2.4 | 33.1 | 0.8-1.0 |
| 2023-24 | Detroit Pistons | 24 | 0 | 14.3 | 3.0-6.9 | 43.0 | 1.0-3.2 | 31.6 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 2023-24 | New York Knicks | 14 | 0 | 4.4 | 0.6-1.6 | 39.1 | 0.3-0.9 | 30.8 | 0.6-0.8 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Raptors | 31 | 0 | 15.3 | 1.8-4.4 | 40.9 | 0.9-2.6 | 35.0 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Raptors | 53 | 2 | 13.0 | 1.6-4.6 | 36.0 | 0.9-2.5 | 35.3 | 0.5-0.6 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Raptors | 44 | 5 | 12.2 | 1.6-4.2 | 39.3 | 0.7-2.0 | 33.3 | 0.3-0.5 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Raptors | 47 | 14 | 19.7 | 2.7-7.2 | 37.4 | 1.1-3.6 | 32.1 | 1.0-1.2 |
Malachi Flynn: our analysis
2023-24 season: 69 GP, 5.5 PTS, 1.7 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 24, below average.
In 2023-24, Malachi Flynn, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 24 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: rebounding (63, above average). On the other hand, shooting (20, well below average) and impact (20, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-2.0).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 12 in 2022-23 to 24; his WAR went from -1.1 to 0.0.
Advanced stats, 2023-24 Guards
NBA stats →Points
5.5
Rebounds
1.7
Assists
1.9
TS%
53.3 %
Usage
20.4 %
PER
11.9
WS/48
.029
On/off +/−
-3.5
Minutes
12.7
Games
69
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2024-25 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
0.2
80% of cases: -1.3 to 2.0
Points/game
5.6
Games
63
WAR 2023-24
0.0
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↑ Slightly up (+19)
- 2021-220.3 WAR · 1.1 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-1.1 WAR · -3.2 per 2,000 min
- 2023-240.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+29 · 25 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023-24
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
54
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 57
- SHT
- Shooting
- 63
- FIN
- Finishing
- 62
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 73
- BAL
- Ball security
- 72
- REB
- Rebounding
- 75
- DEF
- Defense
- 76
- DUR
- Durability
- 66
- EX
- Experience
- 55
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
17.2 pi
34th percentile
At the rim
62.3 %
24th percentile
Rim share
16.3 %
45th percentile
Midrange
54.5 %
100th percentile
Three-point
.331
13th percentile
3PA share
52.0 %
67th percentile
Corner threes
44.0 %
67th percentile
Free throws
.732
13th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | DET | 5.5 | 0.0 | 24 | 54 | 53.3 | .331 | 52.0 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 4.6 | -1.1 | 12 | 47 | 47.9 | .353 | 55.0 |
| 2021-22 | TOR | 4.3 | 0.3 | 36 | 63 | 48.8 | .333 | 49.2 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 | @ MIA | W 105-102 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-3 |
| Mar 8 | vs BKN | W 105-102 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-1 |
| Mar 4 | vs GSW | L 119-101 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 1 | vs WAS | L 113-100 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Malachi Flynn: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Malachi Flynn average in 2023-24?
Malachi Flynn averages 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 69 games in 2023-24.
How old is Malachi Flynn?
Malachi Flynn is 28 years old: he was born on May 9, 1998.
How tall is Malachi Flynn, and how much does he weigh?
Malachi Flynn is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Malachi Flynn from?
United States: Malachi Flynn was born in Tacoma, WA, in the United States.
What team does Malachi Flynn play for?
Malachi Flynn plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 22.
How good is Malachi Flynn?
Malachi Flynn produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24. His PAL rating is 24 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Malachi Flynn getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 12 in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Malachi Flynn drafted?
Malachi Flynn was drafted in 2020 by TOR, in round 1 (pick 29 of the round).
What is Malachi Flynn's projection for 2024-25?
Our projection has him at 0.2 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
