Did the Suns just stumble into the point guard who could start alongside Devin Booker for years to come? It’s early — very early — but De’Anthony Melton is showcasing why he was graded as a lottery prospect on my draft board. Not only have Melton’s defensive instincts immediately translated to the pro level but his rebounding ability, too.
Originally drafted by the Houston Rockets at No. 46 overall, Melton slipped as far as he did due to concerns about his shooting ability. While playing at USC during the 2016-17 season — he had to sit out the 2017-18 season due to the FBI investigation into college basketball — Melton only shot 28.