Who are Malachi Flynn’s parents? Know everything about his mother and father

April 4, 2024April 8, 2024 Ravi Shankar

Malachi Flynn was born on May 9, 1998, in Tacoma and is a 6’1″ tall NBA player who plays for the Detroit Pistons. He played college basketball for the Washington State Cougars and the San Diego State Aztecs. Flynn was drafted 29th overall in 2020 by the Toronto Raptors as a point guard. His pro career includes teams like the Raptors, their G League squad Raptors 905, the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons. On April 3, 2024, Flynn poured in a career-best 50 points flashing his scoring prowess.

Name	Malachi Flynn
Net Worth	$7 million
Age	25 years (born May 9, 1998 )
Birthplace	Tacoma, Washington
Salary	$3.8 million (for the 2023/24 NBA season)
Teams played for	Toronto Raptors (2020-23) New York Knicks (2023-24) Detroit Pistons (2023-24)
Mother	Kristi Flynn
Father	Eric Flynn
Siblings	Angelica Flynn Isaiah Flynn Josias Flynn

Malachi Flynn achievements

Malachi Flynn has achieved great feats in basketball. At San Diego State University, he had an outstanding junior year where he won the Mountain West Conference (MWC) Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards for the 2019-20 season. In his rookie NBA season with the Raptors, he was named the NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. He delivered a historic performance on 3rd April 2024 by scoring 50 points for the Detroit Pistons against the Atlanta Hawks. His remarkable feat included 18 of 25 shooting from the field, 9 for 12 at the free-throw line and contributions across the board with 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. His other good performances include 27 points against the Indiana Pacers on May 16, 2021. 26 points against the Dallas Mavericks on May 14, 2021.

Malachi Flynn debut

Malachi Flynn made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, for the Toronto Raptors against the New Orleans Pelicans. In this game, he came off the bench and had a playtime of 5 minutes. He contributed a rebound and an assist in that match without scoring any points. He was drafted 29th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. His debut was highly anticipated after his successful collegiate career.

Who are Malachi Flynn’s parents?

Malachi Flynn’s parents are his father, Eric Flynn and his mother, Kristi Flynn.

Know about Malachi Flynn’s mother Kristi Flynn

Malachi Flynn‘s mother, Kristi Flynn has always been a central figure in his life and basketball career. From the start, Malachi often sat on his mom’s lap on the courts, watching his dad coaching or his siblings play. Kristi helped Malachi a lot in choosing colleges she backed his first pick of Washington State University. She also supported his move to San Diego State later. There, Malachi did great and the NBA became a real goal for him. Kristi felt immense pride when Malachi got drafted into the NBA. It showed their hard work and dedication together.

Know about Malachi Flynn’s father Eric Flynn

Malachi Flynn had an important person in his life and basketball journey which is his dad, Eric Flynn. Eric used to play basketball at Tacoma’s Lincoln High School. He stayed involved with his children even after separating from their mom, Kristi in 2004. They both actively raised their seven kids. Eric now works as a local basketball referee. He speaks out in support of Malachi. Eric uses social media to share his thoughts on Malachi’s playing time and how coaches treat him. Eric’s involvement in Malachi’s career shows he cares about his son’s succeeding in the NBA.

Who are Malachi Flynn’s siblings?

Malachi Flynn has 6 Siblings. Out of which, his 3 siblings are Isaiah, Josias and Angelica Flynn. Other names are available in the public domain.