10 Fast Facts About Rising Star Malachi Flynn

Mr. Championship

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Late Bloomer

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Draft Day Surprise

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Nickname Mania

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Canadian Connection

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Floor General in the Making

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Defense First

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Learning from Kyle Lowry

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Future with the Raptors?

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Rising Star

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