De'Anthony Melton facts for kids
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Melton with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021
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| No. 14 – Brooklyn Nets | |
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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 |
| League | NBA |
| 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 |
| 2024–present | Brooklyn Nets |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
De'Anthony Melton (born May 28, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He is often called "Mr. Do Something" because he is always making plays on the court. He currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Before joining the NBA, De'Anthony played college basketball for the USC Trojans. He was selected 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 for the Suns, he moved to the Memphis Grizzlies and then the Philadelphia 76ers. He also played a short time 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 was a very successful player there. He helped his team win two state championships in a row! When he left, he was the school's all-time leading scorer.
In his junior year, De'Anthony scored about 15.5 points per game. He even made the game-winning block in the state championship in 2015.
As a senior, he played 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 join the USC Trojans for college. He was also a finalist for the "Mr. Basketball" award, which is given to the best player in the state.
College Basketball Journey
Freshman Year at USC
De'Anthony played in 36 games during his first year at USC. He started in 25 of those games. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. He had some amazing games, like when he played against future NBA stars Lonzo Ball and Markelle Fultz.
He was the first freshman since Dwyane Wade to get at least 300 points, 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks in his first season. Everyone expected him to be a very important player for USC in the next season.
Sophomore Year Challenges
Unfortunately, De'Anthony did not play in his sophomore year. There were some issues related to college basketball rules and an investigation involving the team. Because of this, De'Anthony decided to leave USC. He then chose to enter the 2018 NBA draft to become a professional player.
Professional NBA 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, before the season started, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He officially joined the Suns in September 2018. He 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, De'Anthony scored a career-high 21 points in a game. He also had 10 assists in another game in January 2019. He was known for his ability to steal the ball. In his rookie year, he ranked second in the NBA for steals among new players. He was especially good at getting steals when he was on the court.
Time with the Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2022)
In July 2019, De'Anthony was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his debut with the Grizzlies on October 23. In February 2020, he scored a season-high 24 points.
In November 2020, De'Anthony signed a new contract with the Grizzlies. He continued to play well, scoring a season-high 25 points in April 2021. He 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, he scored 24 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Grizzlies made the playoffs again that season. They were eventually stopped by the Golden State Warriors in the second round.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2024)
De'Anthony was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in June 2022. He played his first game for the 76ers on October 18.
During the 2022-23 season, he averaged 10.1 points and 1.6 steals per game. He also shot well from the three-point line, making 39% of his shots.
In the 2023-24 season, De'Anthony had a back injury that limited him to only 38 games. Despite the injury, he achieved his career-high in points per game, scoring 11.1 points. He also matched his career-high in steals per game with 1.6.
Short Stint with the Golden State Warriors (2024)
In July 2024, De'Anthony Melton signed with the Golden State Warriors. He played in 6 games for them, averaging 10.3 points. However, in November, it was announced that he would need surgery for a serious knee injury. This injury unfortunately ended his season.
Joining the Brooklyn Nets (2024–present)
On December 15, 2024, De'Anthony Melton was traded again. He moved to the Brooklyn Nets, along with another player and some future draft picks.
Career statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Memphis | 1 | 0 | 14.4 | .250 | 1.000 | – | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | Memphis | 2 | 0 | 10.7 | .375 | .250 | – | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | .5 | 3.5 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 11.9 | .333 | .400 | – | 2.3 | .7 | .7 | .3 | 3.3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
