History of De'Anthony Melton in Timeline

De'Anthony Melton, also known as "Mr. Do Something," is an American professional basketball player. He most recently played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Melton's college basketball career with the USC Trojans was cut short due to his involvement in the 2017-18 NCAA corruption scandal.

May 28, 1998: Birth of De'Anthony Melton

De'Anthony Melton was born on May 28, 1998.

November 20, 2015: Commitment to USC Trojans

On November 20, 2015, De'Anthony Melton, a three-star recruit, committed to playing college basketball for the USC Trojans.

2015: Game-Winning Block in State Championship

As a junior, De'Anthony Melton had a pivotal moment in the 2015 state championship game against Capital Christian High School when he made the game-winning block.

2016: High School Graduation and Achievements

De'Anthony Melton graduated from Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California in 2016. He led his team to consecutive state titles and finished his high school career as the school's all-time leading scorer.

September 26, 2017: Federal Corruption Charges and Suspension

On September 26, 2017, federal prosecutors in New York announced charges of fraud and corruption against individuals involved in college basketball, including USC assistant coach Tony Bland. The charges alleged that Bland and others received benefits to influence student-athletes. Consequently, USC indefinitely suspended De'Anthony Melton due to a family member's alleged involvement.

2017: NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Corruption Scandal

In 2017, De'Anthony Melton did not play in the NCAA season due to his involvement in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Corruption Scandal.

2017: End of Grizzlies' Playoff Drought

In 2017, the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff drought came to an end.

February 21, 2018: Withdrawal from USC and NBA Draft Declaration

On February 21, 2018, De'Anthony Melton announced his withdrawal from USC and declared for the 2018 NBA draft.

October 22, 2018: NBA Debut with Phoenix Suns

On October 22, 2018, De'Anthony Melton made his professional debut with the Phoenix Suns in a loss against the Golden State Warriors.

November 3, 2018: G League Assignment and Recall

De'Anthony Melton was assigned to the Northern Arizona Suns, the Phoenix Suns' G League affiliate, for their season opener on November 3, 2018. After playing one game, he was recalled to the Phoenix Suns the following day.

2018: Drafted by Houston Rockets, Traded to Phoenix Suns

De'Anthony Melton was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 46th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Soon after, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

2018: Impressive Rookie Season Steals

In the 2018-19 NBA season, De'Anthony Melton showcased his defensive skills, finishing second in steals among rookies with an average of 1.36 steals per game. Notably, he ranked first in the league with an impressive 3.3 steals per 100 possessions.

January 12, 2019: Season-High Assists

On January 12, 2019, De'Anthony Melton achieved a season-high of 10 assists in a victory against the Denver Nuggets.

July 7, 2019: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 7, 2019, De'Anthony Melton was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Josh Jackson and two second-round picks in exchange for Jevon Carter and Kyle Korver.

July 2019: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies

In July 2019, De'Anthony Melton was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Memphis Grizzlies.

February 20, 2020: Season-High Points with Memphis Grizzlies

De'Anthony Melton had a standout performance on February 20, 2020, scoring a season-high 24 points for the Memphis Grizzlies in a game against the Sacramento Kings.

November 22, 2020: Contract Extension with Grizzlies

De'Anthony Melton signed a four-year contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies worth $34.6 million on November 22, 2020.

April 19, 2021: Season-High Points and Playoff Push

On April 19, 2021, De'Anthony Melton delivered an impressive performance, scoring a season-high 25 points, grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out six assists, and securing five steals in a hard-fought game against the Denver Nuggets. His contributions were instrumental in helping the Grizzlies secure a playoff berth, marking their first playoff appearance since 2017.

May 23, 2021: NBA Playoff Debut

De'Anthony Melton made his NBA Playoff debut on May 23, 2021, in Game 1 of the Grizzlies' first-round series against the Utah Jazz.

March 26, 2022: Season-High Points and Playoff Success

On March 26, 2022, De'Anthony Melton had an outstanding performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring a season-high 24 points, grabbing three rebounds, dishing out two assists, and securing three steals. The Memphis Grizzlies once again qualified for the playoffs for the second consecutive season and faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. Despite their efforts, the Grizzlies were eliminated in the second round by the eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors.