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{{short description|American professional basketball player}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1998)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
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| caption = Melton with the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in 2021
| caption = Melton with the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in 2021
| number = 8
| number = 8
| position = [[Point guard]] / [[Shooting guard]]
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[point guard]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 200
| weight_lbs = 200
| team = Philadelphia 76ers
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|28}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|28}}
| birth_place = [[North Hollywood, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[North Hollywood, California]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Crespi Carmelite High School]] ([[Encino, California]])
| high_school =[[Crespi Carmelite High School|Crespi Carmelite]] ([[Encino, California]])
| college = [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC]] (2016–2017)
| college = [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC]] (2016–2017)
| draft_year = 2018
| draft_year = 2018
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| years4 = {{nbay|2022|start}}–present
| years4 = {{nbay|2022|start}}–present
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'''De'Anthony Melton''' (born May 28, 1998), nicknamed "'''Mr. Do Something'''", is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He was selected by the [[Houston Rockets]] in the second round of the [[2018 NBA draft]] with the 46th pick, but was traded to Phoenix before his rookie season began. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC Trojans]] of the [[Pac-12 Conference men's basketball|Pac-12 Conference]], but did not play in the 2017–18 season due to the events relating to the [[2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal]]. In the 2019 offseason he was traded to the Grizzlies. In the 2022 offseason he was traded to the 76ers.
'''De'Anthony Melton''' (born May 28, 1998), nicknamed "'''Mr. Do Something'''",<ref>{{cite news |last1=DiGiovanni |first1=Sam |title=Tyrese Maxey vocal on 'Mr. Do Something' De'Anthony Melton after 'huge' game in Sixers win vs. Wizards |url=https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-tyrese-maxey-vocal-on-mr-do-something-deanthony-melton-after-huge-game-vs-wizards |access-date=25 December 2022 |work=ClutchPoints |date=1 November 2022}}</ref> is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC Trojans]] of the [[Pac-12 Conference men's basketball|Pac-12 Conference]], but did not play in the 2017–18 season due to the events relating to the [[2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal]].

Melton was selected by the [[Houston Rockets]] in the second round of the [[2018 NBA draft]] with the 46th pick, but was traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] before his rookie season began. After a season in Phoenix, he was dealt to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in July 2019. Melton spent three seasons in Memphis before being traded to the 76ers during the 2022 off-season.


==High school career==
==High school career==
Melton graduated from Crespi HS in Encino, Calif. in 2016, after having led his team to back-to-back state titles and leaving as the school's all-time leading scorer. As a three-star recruit, he committed to the [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC Trojans]] on November 20, 2015.
Melton graduated from [[Crespi Carmelite High School]] in [[Encino, California]] in 2016, after having led his team to back-to-back state titles and leaving as the school's all-time leading scorer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton {{!}} Quick Facts |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/deanthony-melton-bio |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=www.nba.com }}</ref>

As a junior, Melton averaged 15.5 points. Melton had the game winning block in the state championship against Capital Christian High School in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton - Men's Basketball |url=https://usctrojans.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/de-anthony-melton/5994 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=USC Athletics }}</ref>

As a senior, Melton averaged 20 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.5 steals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-12 |title=De’Anthony Melton leads 2015-16 Daily News All-Area Boys Basketball Team |url=https://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160412/deanthony-melton-leads-2015-16-daily-news-all-area-boys-basketball-team/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Daily News }}</ref> As a three-star [[College recruiting|recruit]], he committed to the [[USC Trojans men's basketball|USC Trojans]] on November 20, 2015.{{cn|date=February 2024}} He was one of three finalists for Mr. Basketball as the state player of the year, was named MaxPrep All-State first team, L.A. Times All-Area and the Daily News Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton - Men's Basketball |url=https://usctrojans.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/de-anthony-melton/5994 |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=USC Athletics }}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
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Melton played in 36 games, starting in the last 25 games of the season that year. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. On January 25, in an 84–76 win over future #2 pick [[Lonzo Ball]] and UCLA, Melton had 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a block. He followed this performance with a 16-point, 7 rebound, 6 assist, 6 steal, and 2 block game against future #1 pick [[Markelle Fultz]] and Washington on February 1.
Melton played in 36 games, starting in the last 25 games of the season that year. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. On January 25, in an 84–76 win over future #2 pick [[Lonzo Ball]] and UCLA, Melton had 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a block. He followed this performance with a 16-point, 7 rebound, 6 assist, 6 steal, and 2 block game against future #1 pick [[Markelle Fultz]] and Washington on February 1.


Melton became the first freshman to record at least 300 points, 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks in their starting season since [[Dwyane Wade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/08/31/phoenix-suns-acquire-ryan-anderson-trade-houston-rockets|title = Phoenix Suns acquire Ryan Anderson, De'Anthony Melton in trade with Houston Rockets}}</ref> As a result of those starts, he was projected to be a key player for USC's upcoming season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://reignoftroy.com/2018/01/11/deanthony-melton-sit-remainder-usc-basketball-2017-18-season/|title=De'Anthony Melton to sit out remainder of USC Basketball's 2017-18 season}}</ref>
Melton became the first freshman to record at least 300 points, 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks in their starting season since [[Dwyane Wade]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/08/31/phoenix-suns-acquire-ryan-anderson-trade-houston-rockets|title = Phoenix Suns acquire Ryan Anderson, De'Anthony Melton in trade with Houston Rockets| website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref> As a result of those starts, he was projected to be a key player for USC's upcoming season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://reignoftroy.com/2018/01/11/deanthony-melton-sit-remainder-usc-basketball-2017-18-season/|title=De'Anthony Melton to sit out remainder of USC Basketball's 2017-18 season|date=January 11, 2018 }}</ref>


===Sophomore year===
===Sophomore year===
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)===
===Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)===
Melton was selected with the 46th pick by the [[Houston Rockets]] in the [[2018 NBA draft]]. He played for the Rockets during the [[2018 NBA Summer League]] in Las Vegas. In five games, Melton recorded 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. His best game during the event was on July 9 where he made 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 104–90 win over the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hoopshabit.com/2018/07/15/houston-rockets-deanthony-melton-turns-heads-summer-league/|title=Houston Rockets: De'Anthony Melton turns heads at Summer League|date=July 15, 2018}}</ref> On August 31, Melton was traded alongside [[Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1988)|Ryan Anderson]] to the [[Phoenix Suns]] in exchange for [[Brandon Knight (basketball)|Brandon Knight]] and [[Marquese Chriss]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Suns Acquire Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton from Houston |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-acquire-ryan-anderson-and-deanthony-melton-houston |website=NBA.com |access-date=August 31, 2018 |date=August 31, 2018}}</ref> Melton signed his first NBA contract with the Suns on September 21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/phoenix-suns-sign-deanthony-melton|title = Phoenix Suns Sign De'Anthony Melton}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the Suns on October 22, 2018, in a 123–103 loss to the [[Golden State Warriors]], but did not record significant playing time until October 31 in a 120–90 loss to the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. Melton was assigned to the [[Northern Arizona Suns]], Phoenix's development team in the [[NBA G League]], for their first game of the season on November 3, 2018. He played the one game, a 118–108 loss to the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]], and was recalled to Phoenix the next day.
Melton was selected with the 46th pick by the [[Houston Rockets]] in the [[2018 NBA draft]]. He played for the Rockets during the [[2018 NBA Summer League]] in Las Vegas. In five games, Melton recorded 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. His best game during the event was on July 9 where he made 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 104–90 win over the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hoopshabit.com/2018/07/15/houston-rockets-deanthony-melton-turns-heads-summer-league/|title=Houston Rockets: De'Anthony Melton turns heads at Summer League|date=July 15, 2018}}</ref> On August 31, Melton was traded alongside [[Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1988)|Ryan Anderson]] to the [[Phoenix Suns]] in exchange for [[Brandon Knight (basketball)|Brandon Knight]] and [[Marquese Chriss]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Suns Acquire Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton from Houston |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-acquire-ryan-anderson-and-deanthony-melton-houston |website=NBA.com |access-date=August 31, 2018 |date=August 31, 2018}}</ref> Melton signed with the Suns on September 21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/phoenix-suns-sign-deanthony-melton|title = Phoenix Suns Sign De'Anthony Melton| website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref> He made his professional debut with the Suns on October 22, 2018, in a 123–103 loss to the [[Golden State Warriors]], but did not record significant playing time until October 31 in a 120–90 loss to the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. Melton was assigned to the [[Northern Arizona Suns]], Phoenix's development team in the [[NBA G League]], for their first game of the season on November 3, 2018. He played the one game, a 118–108 loss to the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]], and was recalled to Phoenix the next day.


On December 4, Melton recorded a professional high of 21 points in a 122–105 loss to the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Dec 4, 2018 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/sac-vs-phx-0021800353 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> He also recorded season-high 10 assists in a 102–93 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]] on January 12, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Jan 12, 2019 Game Summary |url=https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-phx-0021800635 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=January 12, 2019}}</ref> Melton later suffered a right ankle sprain on January 24, leaving him out of action for close to a month before returning briefly for the NBA G League on February 20,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/2/20/18234035/deanthony-melton-set-to-play-for-phoenix-suns-tomorrow-at-cleveland-cavaliers|title = De'Anthony Melton set to play for Suns at Cleveland|date = February 20, 2019}}</ref> and then played in the NBA proper three days later against the [[Atlanta Hawks]]. On March 16, Melton recorded a career-high 8 rebounds in a 138–136 overtime win over the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Mar 16, 2019 Game Summary |url=https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-nop-0021801036 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=March 16, 2019}}</ref>
On December 4, Melton recorded a professional high of 21 points in a 122–105 loss to the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Dec 4, 2018 Game Summary|url=https://www.nba.com/game/sac-vs-phx-0021800353 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> He also recorded a season-high 10 assists in a 102–93 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]] on January 12, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Jan 12, 2019 Game Summary |url=https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-phx-0021800635 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=January 12, 2019}}</ref> Melton later suffered a right ankle sprain on January 24, leaving him out of action for close to a month before returning briefly for the NBA G League on February 20,<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/2/20/18234035/deanthony-melton-set-to-play-for-phoenix-suns-tomorrow-at-cleveland-cavaliers|title = De'Anthony Melton set to play for Suns at Cleveland|date = February 20, 2019|access-date = February 21, 2019|archive-date = February 21, 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190221064702/https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/2/20/18234035/deanthony-melton-set-to-play-for-phoenix-suns-tomorrow-at-cleveland-cavaliers|url-status = dead}}</ref> and then played in the NBA proper three days later against the [[Atlanta Hawks]]. On March 16, Melton recorded a career-high 8 rebounds in a 138–136 overtime win over the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Mar 16, 2019 Game Summary |url=https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-nop-0021801036 |website=NBA |access-date=December 26, 2021 |date=March 16, 2019}}</ref>


Melton was 2nd in the NBA in rookie steals in 2018–19 with 1.36 spg. When Melton is on the floor, he recorded steals more frequently than any other player in the NBA, ranking 1st with 3.3 steals per 100 possessions (min. 700 total minutes played). Among rookies to start in majority of their appearances, Melton's 3.3 steals per 100 possessions are tied for 6th most all-time in Basketball-Reference's database.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/features/2018-19-season-rewind-deanthony-melton-0|title = 2018-19 Season Rewind: De'Anthony Melton}}</ref>
Melton was 2nd in the NBA in rookie steals in 2018–19 with 1.36 spg. When Melton was on the floor, he recorded steals more frequently than any other player in the NBA, ranking 1st with 3.3 steals per 100 possessions (min. 700 total minutes played). Among rookies to start in majority of their appearances, Melton's 3.3 steals per 100 possessions are tied for 6th most all-time in Basketball-Reference's database.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/features/2018-19-season-rewind-deanthony-melton-0|title = 2018-19 Season Rewind: De'Anthony Melton| website=[[NBA.com]] }}</ref>


===Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2022)===
===Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2022)===
On July 7, 2019, the Suns traded Melton, [[Josh Jackson (basketball)|Josh Jackson]], and two second round picks to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in exchange for [[Jevon Carter]] and [[Kyle Korver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-acquire-josh-jackson-de-anthony-melton-and-two-future-second-round-draft-picks-from-suns-190707|title=Grizzlies acquire Josh Jackson, De'anthony Melton and two future second round draft picks from Suns|date=July 7, 2019|work=NBA.com|access-date=July 7, 2019}}</ref> On November 22, 2020, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] announced that they had signed Melton to a 4-year, $34.6 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grizzlies re-sign De'Anthony Melton to multi-year contract|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-re-sign-de-anthony-melton-to-multi-year-contract-201122|date=November 22, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=November 22, 2020}}</ref>
On July 7, 2019, the Suns traded Melton, [[Josh Jackson (basketball)|Josh Jackson]], and two second round picks to the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in exchange for [[Jevon Carter]] and [[Kyle Korver]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-acquire-josh-jackson-de-anthony-melton-and-two-future-second-round-draft-picks-from-suns-190707|title=Grizzlies acquire Josh Jackson, De'anthony Melton and two future second round draft picks from Suns|date=July 7, 2019|work=NBA.com|access-date=July 7, 2019}}</ref> Melton made his Grizzlies debut on October 23, recording two assists in a 120–101 loss to the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BUTLER MISSES MIAMI DEBUT, HEAT BEAT GRIZZLIES 120-101 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900007 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On February 20, 2020, he scored a season-high 24 points, alongside six rebounds and three assists, in a 129–125 loss to the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BARNES MAKES 7 3-POINTERS IN KINGS' WIN OVER GRIZZLIES |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900824 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>

On November 22, 2020, Melton re-signed with the Grizzlies on a 4-year, $34.6 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grizzlies re-sign De'Anthony Melton to multi-year contract|url=https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizzlies-re-sign-de-anthony-melton-to-multi-year-contract-201122|date=November 22, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=November 22, 2020}}</ref> On April 19, 2021, he scored a season-high 25 points, alongside eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in a 139–137 double overtime loss to the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JOKIC'S 47 LEADS NUGGETS OVER GRIZZLIES 139-137 IN 2 OTS |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022000874 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> Melton helped the Grizzlies qualify for the playoffs for the first time since [[2017 NBA playoffs|2017]], and they faced the top-seeded [[Utah Jazz]] during their first-round series. Melton made his playoff debut on May 23, 2021, recording two rebounds and two assists in a 112–109 Game 1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=8TH-SEEDED MEMPHIS BEATS NO. 1-SEEDED JAZZ IN SERIES OPENER |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0042000141 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> The Grizzlies ended up losing the series in five games.

On March 26, 2022, Melton scored a season-high 24 points, alongside three rebounds, two assists and three steals, in a 127–102 win over the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=MELTON, BANE LEAD MORANT-LESS GRIZZLIES PAST BUCKS, 127-102 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022101112 |access-date=February 16, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> The Grizzlies qualified for the playoffs for a second straight season and faced the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] during their first-round series. The Grizzlies were eventually eliminated by the eventual champions, the [[Golden State Warriors]], in the second round.


===Philadelphia 76ers (2022–present)===
===Philadelphia 76ers (2022–present)===
During the [[2022 NBA draft]], Memphis traded Melton to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] for [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]] and the draft rights to [[David Roddy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton Acquired by 76ers in Trade with Memphis Grizzlies |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/deanthony-melton-acquired-by-76ers |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 27, 2022 |date=June 24, 2022}}</ref>
On June 24, 2022, Melton was traded to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in exchange for [[Danny Green (basketball)|Danny Green]] and the draft rights to [[David Roddy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton Acquired by 76ers in Trade with Memphis Grizzlies |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/deanthony-melton-acquired-by-76ers |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 27, 2022 |date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> Melton made his 76ers debut on October 18, scoring five points in a 126–117 loss to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TATUM, BROWN EACH SCORE 35, CELTICS BEAT 76ERS 126-117 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022200001 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>

Melton finished his season with the 76ers averaging 10.1 points and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 39% from beyond the 3-point line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=De'Anthony Melton |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/meltode01.html |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=basketball-reference.com}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018–19 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018–19 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix]]
| 50 || '''31''' || 19.7 || .391 || .305 || .750 || 2.7 || '''3.2''' || '''1.4''' || .5 || 5.0
| 50 || 31 || 19.7 || .391 || .305 || .750 || 2.7 || '''3.2''' || 1.4 || .5 || 5.0
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 52 || 1 || 20.1 || '''.438''' || '''.412''' || '''.804''' || 3.1 || 2.5 || 1.2 || '''.6''' || 9.1
| 52 || 1 || 20.1 || '''.438''' || '''.412''' || .804 || 3.1 || 2.5 || 1.2 || '''.6''' || 9.1
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| '''73''' || 15 || '''22.7''' || .404 || .374 || .750 || '''4.5''' || 2.7 || '''1.4''' || .5 || '''10.8'''
| 73 || 15 || 22.7 || .404 || .374 || .750 || '''4.5''' || 2.7 || 1.4 || .5 || 10.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2022}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022–23 Philadelphia 76ers season|Philadelphia]]
| '''77''' || '''58''' || '''27.9''' || .425 || .390 || .793 || 4.1 || 2.6 || '''1.6''' || .5 || 10.1
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2023}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 Philadelphia 76ers season|Philadelphia]]
| 38 || 33 || 26.9 || .386 || .360 || '''.835''' || 3.7 || 3.0 || '''1.6''' || .4 || '''11.1'''
|- class="sortbottom"
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 235 || 55 || 20.7 || .409 || .361 || .766 || 3.6 || 2.8 || 1.3 || .5 || 8.4
| 350 || 146 || 22.9 || .410 || .369 || .782 || 3.7 || 2.8 || 1.4 || .5 || 9.1
{{S-end}}

====Play-in====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020 NBA playoffs|2020]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 1 || 0 || '''14.4''' || .250 || '''1.000''' || {{sort|-|–}} || '''4.0''' || '''1.0''' || '''2.0''' || .0 || 3.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021 NBA playoffs|2021]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| '''2''' || 0 || 10.7 || '''.375''' || .250 || {{sort|-|–}} || 1.5 || .5 || .0 || '''.5''' || '''3.5'''
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan=2| Career
| 3 || 0 || 11.9 || .333 || .400 || {{sort|-|–}} || 2.3 || .7 || .7 || .3 || 3.3
{{S-end}}
{{S-end}}


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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021 NBA playoffs|2021]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021 NBA playoffs|2021]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| 5 || 0 || 16.6 || '''.355''' || '''.300''' || .600 || '''3.2''' || 1.0 || .2 || '''.8''' || '''6.2'''
| 5 || 0 || 16.6 || .355 || .300 || .600 || 3.2 || 1.0 || .2 || '''.8''' || 6.2
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022 NBA playoffs|2022]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022 NBA playoffs|2022]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021–22 Memphis Grizzlies season|Memphis]]
| '''10''' || 0 || '''17.0''' || .323 || .250 || '''.750''' || 3.1 || '''1.6''' || '''1.0''' || .5 || 5.6
| 10 || 0 || 17.0 || .323 || .250 || '''.750''' || 3.1 || '''1.6''' || 1.0 || .5 || 5.6
|-
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De'Anthony Melton
Melton with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2021
No. 8 – Philadelphia 76ers
PositionShooting guard / point guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-05-28) May 28, 1998 (age 25)
North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolCrespi Carmelite (Encino, California)
CollegeUSC (2016–2017)
NBA draft2018: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Phoenix Suns
2018–2019→Northern Arizona Suns
2019–2022Memphis Grizzlies
2022–presentPhiladelphia 76ers
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

De'Anthony Melton (born May 28, 1998), nicknamed "Mr. Do Something",[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans of the Pac-12 Conference, but did not play in the 2017–18 season due to the events relating to the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal.

Melton was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft with the 46th pick, but was traded to the Phoenix Suns before his rookie season began. After a season in Phoenix, he was dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in July 2019. Melton spent three seasons in Memphis before being traded to the 76ers during the 2022 off-season.

High school career

Melton graduated from Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California in 2016, after having led his team to back-to-back state titles and leaving as the school's all-time leading scorer.[2]

As a junior, Melton averaged 15.5 points. Melton had the game winning block in the state championship against Capital Christian High School in 2015.[3]

As a senior, Melton averaged 20 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.5 steals.[4] As a three-star recruit, he committed to the USC Trojans on November 20, 2015.[citation needed] He was one of three finalists for Mr. Basketball as the state player of the year, was named MaxPrep All-State first team, L.A. Times All-Area and the Daily News Player of the Year.[5]

College career

Freshman year

Melton played in 36 games, starting in the last 25 games of the season that year. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game. On January 25, in an 84–76 win over future #2 pick Lonzo Ball and UCLA, Melton had 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a block. He followed this performance with a 16-point, 7 rebound, 6 assist, 6 steal, and 2 block game against future #1 pick Markelle Fultz and Washington on February 1.

Melton became the first freshman to record at least 300 points, 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks in their starting season since Dwyane Wade.[6] As a result of those starts, he was projected to be a key player for USC's upcoming season.[7]

Sophomore year

On September 26, 2017, federal prosecutors in New York announced charges of fraud and corruption against 10 people involved in college basketball, including USC assistant coach Tony Bland.[8] The charges allege that Bland and other members involved allegedly received benefits from financial advisers and others to influence student-athletes to retain their services.[9] Following the announcement, USC indefinitely suspended Melton in relation to the scandal due to a family member's involvement there. On February 21, 2018, Melton announced he would withdraw from USC and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.[10]

Professional career

Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)

Melton was selected with the 46th pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2018 NBA draft. He played for the Rockets during the 2018 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In five games, Melton recorded 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. His best game during the event was on July 9 where he made 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a 104–90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.[11] On August 31, Melton was traded alongside Ryan Anderson to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss.[12] Melton signed with the Suns on September 21.[13] He made his professional debut with the Suns on October 22, 2018, in a 123–103 loss to the Golden State Warriors, but did not record significant playing time until October 31 in a 120–90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Melton was assigned to the Northern Arizona Suns, Phoenix's development team in the NBA G League, for their first game of the season on November 3, 2018. He played the one game, a 118–108 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors, and was recalled to Phoenix the next day.

On December 4, Melton recorded a professional high of 21 points in a 122–105 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[14] He also recorded a season-high 10 assists in a 102–93 win over the Denver Nuggets on January 12, 2019.[15] Melton later suffered a right ankle sprain on January 24, leaving him out of action for close to a month before returning briefly for the NBA G League on February 20,[16] and then played in the NBA proper three days later against the Atlanta Hawks. On March 16, Melton recorded a career-high 8 rebounds in a 138–136 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans.[17]

Melton was 2nd in the NBA in rookie steals in 2018–19 with 1.36 spg. When Melton was on the floor, he recorded steals more frequently than any other player in the NBA, ranking 1st with 3.3 steals per 100 possessions (min. 700 total minutes played). Among rookies to start in majority of their appearances, Melton's 3.3 steals per 100 possessions are tied for 6th most all-time in Basketball-Reference's database.[18]

Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2022)

On July 7, 2019, the Suns traded Melton, Josh Jackson, and two second round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jevon Carter and Kyle Korver.[19] Melton made his Grizzlies debut on October 23, recording two assists in a 120–101 loss to the Miami Heat.[20] On February 20, 2020, he scored a season-high 24 points, alongside six rebounds and three assists, in a 129–125 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[21]

On November 22, 2020, Melton re-signed with the Grizzlies on a 4-year, $34.6 million contract.[22] On April 19, 2021, he scored a season-high 25 points, alongside eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in a 139–137 double overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.[23] Melton helped the Grizzlies qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and they faced the top-seeded Utah Jazz during their first-round series. Melton made his playoff debut on May 23, 2021, recording two rebounds and two assists in a 112–109 Game 1 win.[24] The Grizzlies ended up losing the series in five games.

On March 26, 2022, Melton scored a season-high 24 points, alongside three rebounds, two assists and three steals, in a 127–102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.[25] The Grizzlies qualified for the playoffs for a second straight season and faced the Minnesota Timberwolves during their first-round series. The Grizzlies were eventually eliminated by the eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors, in the second round.

Philadelphia 76ers (2022–present)

On June 24, 2022, Melton was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Danny Green and the draft rights to David Roddy.[26] Melton made his 76ers debut on October 18, scoring five points in a 126–117 loss to the Boston Celtics.[27]

Melton finished his season with the 76ers averaging 10.1 points and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 39% from beyond the 3-point line.[28]

Career statistics

Legend
  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
Career 350 146 22.9 .410 .369 .782 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 16.6 .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
Career 26 0 20.3 .356 .319 .706 3.2 1.5 .9 .7 6.7

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 USC 36 25 27.0 .437 .284 .706 4.7 3.5 1.9 1.0 8.3

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