Melvin Frazier facts for kids
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| Al-Ahly Ly | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 30, 1996 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | L. W. Higgins (Marrero, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tulane (2015–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | LBL BAL |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | Orlando Magic |
| 2018–2020 | →Lakeland Magic |
| 2021–2022 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2022 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2022 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2022 | →Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2022 | Raptors 905 |
| 2022–2023 | Westchester Knicks |
| 2023–2024 | Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2024–present | Al-Ahly Ly |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Melvin Jamon Frazier Jr. (born August 30, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Al-Ahly Ly in the Libyan Division I Basketball League (LBL) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Tulane Green Wave team.
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Growing Up and High School Basketball
Melvin Frazier grew up loving basketball in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to L. W. Higgins High School in Marrero, Louisiana. During his high school years, he also played for special basketball teams called AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) teams. These teams included Team NOLA and Wings Elite.
Melvin's High School Skills
On these AAU teams, Melvin was known for his strong defense. He was a key player, even though he wasn't always the main scorer. By his senior year, he was ranked as the fourth best young basketball player in Louisiana. He chose to play for Tulane University over other big schools like Arkansas and Oklahoma.
College Basketball Career
Melvin Frazier joined the Tulane Green Wave in 2015. He was considered a very talented new player for coach Ed Conroy.
Freshman and Sophomore Seasons
In his first year, called his freshman season, Melvin played quietly. He averaged about 5.2 points per game. When a new coach, Mike Dunleavy Sr., arrived for Melvin's sophomore season, he helped Melvin improve his shooting and dribbling skills. Melvin's scoring then increased to 11.5 points per game.
Junior Year Success
Melvin's junior year was his best in college. He scored 20 points or more in 10 different games. His highest score was 28 points against the Memphis Tigers. He was even named the AAC Player of the Week in November 2017.
Awards and NBA Draft Decision
Melvin Frazier was recognized for his great play. He was named to the Second Team All-AAC. He also won the AAC Most Improved Player award. In his junior year, he averaged 15.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. He shot very well, making 55.8% of his shots and 39% of his three-pointers. After this successful season, he decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. He later hired an agent, which meant he would not return to college basketball.
Professional Basketball Journey
Melvin Frazier began his professional career in 2018. He was chosen by the Orlando Magic as the 35th pick in the 2018 NBA draft.
Early NBA and G League Years
On July 6, 2018, the Orlando Magic officially signed Melvin. He played for the Magic but also spent time with their G League team, the Lakeland Magic. The G League is like a development league for the NBA. In December 2020, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder but was waived a few days later. He then joined the Oklahoma City Blue, which is the Thunder's G League team.
Moving Teams and Two-Way Contracts
In February 2022, Melvin was traded to the Iowa Wolves, another G League team. Later, in April 2022, he signed a "two-way contract" with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A two-way contract allows a player to play for both an NBA team and its G League team. For the 2022–23 season, he played for Raptors 905. In December 2022, he was traded to the Westchester Knicks. In October 2023, he joined the Delaware Blue Coats.
Playing Overseas
In June 2024, Melvin Frazier signed with Al-Ahly Ly. This team plays in the Libyan Division I Basketball League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). This means he is now playing basketball internationally.
Career Statistics
These tables show how Melvin Frazier has performed in his basketball career.
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Orlando | 10 | 0 | 4.4 | .333 | .000 | .250 | .5 | .1 | .1 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2019–20 | Orlando | 19 | 0 | 6.6 | .441 | .500 | .500 | .5 | .2 | .5 | .1 | 2.1 |
| 2021–22 | Oklahoma City | 3 | 0 | 40.0 | .271 | .048 | .714 | 4.3 | .5 | .3 | .0 | 10.7 |
| Career | 32 | 0 | 9.1 | .340 | .209 | .533 | .9 | .2 | .3 | .1 | 2.7 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Orlando | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | .400 | – | .500 | 1.3 | .0 | .3 | .0 | 1.7 |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Tulane | 34 | 11 | 19.5 | .401 | .286 | .516 | 3.1 | .7 | .9 | .3 | 5.2 |
| 2016–17 | Tulane | 30 | 28 | 30.2 | .438 | .264 | .667 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | .5 | 11.5 |
| 2017–18 | Tulane | 30 | 30 | 34.4 | .556 | .385 | .712 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .7 | 15.9 |
| Career | 94 | 69 | 27.7 | .481 | .312 | .653 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | .5 | 10.6 | |
