With NBA training camp set to begin at the end of September, now is the time players are getting in their final workouts to be ready for the 2022-23 season.
New Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton, acquired in a draft night trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, has been participating in the Drew League. On Saturday, Melton had a playoff game and the four-year veteran out of USC went to work on the floor.
Melton had 26 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals in a big performance on the floor. He continues to show off a needed athleticism that Philadelphia will certainly welcome on its roster.
De'Anthony Melton & Delon Wright combined for 40 PTS to lead the Hometown Favorites to the W in the @DrewLeague Playoffs!@DeAnthonyMelton: 26 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL@delonwright: 14 PTS, 5 STL pic.twitter.com/878E6hGgKn
— NBA (@NBA) August 14, 2022
Melton averaged 10.8 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 37.4% from deep in the 2021-22 season with the Grizzlies. He is going to contribute on both ends of the floor while adding athleticism to a bench unit that desperately needs it for the Sixers to succeed.
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