De'Anthony Melton facts for kids
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Melton with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021
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| Free agent | |
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 28, 1998 North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| High school | Crespi Carmelite (Encino, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | USC (2016–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2018–2019 | →Northern Arizona Suns |
| 2019–2022 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2019 | →Memphis Hustle |
| 2022–2024 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2024 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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De'Anthony Melton, born on May 28, 1998, is an American professional basketball player. People sometimes call him "Mr. Do Something" because he's always making plays on the court. He used to play for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the USC Trojans.
Melton was chosen by the Houston Rockets in the 2018 NBA draft. However, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before his first season even started. After playing one season with the Suns, he moved to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019. He spent three seasons with the Grizzlies before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022. He also played for the Golden State Warriors.
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High School Basketball Star
De'Anthony Melton went to Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California. He graduated in 2016. During his time there, he helped his team win two state championships in a row. He also became the school's all-time leading scorer.
In his junior year, Melton scored about 15.5 points per game. He made a game-winning block in the state championship in 2015. This helped his team win the big game.
As a senior, Melton's stats were even better. He averaged 20 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 3.5 steals per game. He was considered a top player and decided to play for the USC Trojans in college. He was also a finalist for the state player of the year award.
College Journey at USC
Freshman Year Success
Melton played in 36 games during his freshman year at USC. He started in 25 of those games. On average, he scored 8.3 points, had 3.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. He had some amazing games, like when he scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds against UCLA. He also had a great game against Washington, scoring 16 points and getting 6 steals.
Melton was the first freshman since Dwyane Wade to achieve certain stats. He scored over 300 points, had more than 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks. Because of his strong performance, everyone expected him to be a key player for USC in his next season.
Sophomore Year Challenges
Melton did not play in his sophomore year (2017–18 season). This was due to an issue involving a family member. He later decided to leave USC and enter the 2018 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)
The Houston Rockets picked De'Anthony Melton as the 46th player in the 2018 NBA draft. He played well for the Rockets in the Summer League, scoring 16.4 points per game. However, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the regular season began. He officially signed with the Suns in September 2018.
Melton played his first NBA game on October 22, 2018. He also spent some time playing for the Northern Arizona Suns, which is Phoenix's development team. On December 4, he scored a career-high 21 points against the Sacramento Kings. He also had 10 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets.
He had an ankle injury in January 2019, which kept him out for about a month. When he returned, he continued to play well. Melton was second among all rookies in steals during the 2018–19 season. He was known for getting steals more often than almost any other player in the NBA.
Time with the Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2022)
In July 2019, Melton was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his debut with the Grizzlies in October. In February 2020, he scored a season-high 24 points against the Sacramento Kings.
In November 2020, Melton signed a new contract with the Grizzlies. In April 2021, he scored 25 points, which was his season high. He also helped the Grizzlies reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They played against the Utah Jazz but lost the series.
In March 2022, Melton scored another season-high of 24 points. The Grizzlies made the playoffs again that year. They were eventually eliminated by the Golden State Warriors. Melton was recognized for his strong play, finishing 8th in the voting for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2024)
On June 24, 2022, Melton was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played his first game for the 76ers in October.
During the 2022–23 season, Melton averaged 10.1 points and 1.6 steals per game. He also shot 39% from the three-point line, which is very good.
In the 2023–24 season, Melton had a back injury that limited him to only 38 games. Despite the injury, he achieved his highest career average in points per game, scoring 11.1 points. He also matched his career high in steals per game with 1.6.
Brief Stint with the Golden State Warriors (2024)
Melton signed with the Golden State Warriors on July 8, 2024. He played in 6 games for them, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Sadly, on November 20, 2024, it was announced that he needed surgery for a torn ACL in his knee. This injury meant he would miss the rest of the season.
On December 15, 2024, Melton was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. However, because of his knee injury, he was not able to play any games for the Nets.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 50 | 31 | 19.7 | .391 | .305 | .750 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 1.4 | .5 | 5.0 |
| 2019–20 | Memphis | 60 | 8 | 19.5 | .401 | .286 | .769 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | .3 | 7.6 |
| 2020–21 | Memphis | 52 | 1 | 20.1 | .438 | .412 | .804 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .6 | 9.1 |
| 2021–22 | Memphis | 73 | 15 | 22.7 | .404 | .374 | .750 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | .5 | 10.8 |
| 2022–23 | Philadelphia | 77 | 58 | 27.9 | .425 | .390 | .793 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | .5 | 10.1 |
| 2023–24 | Philadelphia | 38 | 33 | 26.9 | .386 | .360 | .835 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 1.6 | .4 | 11.1 |
| 2024–25 | Golden State | 6 | 2 | 20.2 | .407 | .371 | .625 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | .3 | 10.3 |
| Career | 356 | 148 | 22.9 | .410 | .369 | .779 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.4 | .5 | 9.1 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021 | Memphis | 5 | 0 | 16.7 | .355 | .300 | .600 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .2 | .8 | 6.2 |
| 2022 | Memphis | 10 | 0 | 17.0 | .323 | .250 | .750 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .5 | 5.6 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia | 11 | 0 | 24.9 | .383 | .388 | .750 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .8 | 7.9 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | .000 | .000 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 27 | 0 | 19.8 | .352 | .313 | .706 | 3.1 | 1.5 | .9 | .7 | 6.4 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | USC | 36 | 25 | 27.0 | .437 | .284 | .706 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 8.3 |
See also
In Spanish: De'Anthony Melton para niños
