Flynn to Become Naturalized, Yanai Comments

Bahçeşehir, aiming to win the EuroCup, relies on Malachi Flynn, a former NBA player. The Turkish National Team is interested in naturalizing him, following Tarık Biberović, Shane Larkin, and Scottie Wilbekin.

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner, Ofer Yanai, commented on the news, criticizing the Israeli Federation: "The Israeli Federation is still asleep."

In the 2025/26 season, Flynn has averaged 18.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 12 Eurocup games with Bahçeşehir.