Daily News | Like the Sixers, De’Anthony Melton hasn’t had much postseason success. He’s determined to change that.
The reserve guard is rugged, athletic, and excels in the regular season, just like Philly’s NBA franchise. Yet the fifth-year veteran is known for struggling in the postseason.
“Especially with Daryl [Morey] and Doc [Rivers], I’ve had good relationships with them in the past,” he said. “So, you know, wanting to push them over the top too played a factor, too.” A tenacious defender, Melton gives Rivers the option of pairing James Harden or Tyrese Maxey with perimeter toughness when the other is on the bench. An elite off-ball defender, the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder uses his 6-9 wingspan to be disruptive in passing lanes and grab rebounds.Two seasons ago, the Grizzlies lost in five games to the Utah Jazz in a first-round playoff series. Melton averaged just 6.2 points while shooting 35% from the field and 30% from three in those five games.
Meanwhile, the Sixers have been the equivalent of a polished 1976 Chevy Chevette when it comes to the second round of the playoffs. Sure, it gets a brand-new paint job, new rims, and tires. But it is the same old Chevette with high mileage and engine trouble.
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