How De’Anthony Melton believes he can help Warriors amid ‘roller-coaster’ start

How De’Anthony Melton believes he can help Warriors amid ‘roller-coaster’ start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

De’Anthony Melton is approaching a return to the court at a much-needed time for the Warriors.

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After more than a year of rehabbing a torn ACL, Melton is confident his abilities will provide a boost to the 11-10 Warriors.

“I’m trying to provide everything – if it’s from shooting, to playmaking, to defense, to IQ – I think I bring all that stuff to the table,” Melton said to reporters Monday after team practice at Chase Center. “And also, just to have a secondary ball handler out there just to help break guys down and kick out at the same time…”

“… And my ability to shoot and defend is definitely something I think any team can use. So, just bringing all that stuff to the table and just being a smart basketball player too.”

Melton is correct; any team could use a player who brings all those qualities to the table.

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Particularly for the Warriors, the team needs more ball handlers. Aside from Steph Curry and Draymond Green in the starting lineup, Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer are the only players off the bench who serve as facilitators.

Melton’s return, along with the signing of free agent guard Seth Curry, could help ease offensive flow for the second unit. Golden State currently averages 16.2 turnovers per game, tied for fifth-most in the NBA.

Defense on the perimeter, an issue that became glaring after allowing 31 points to Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, could see a boost from the shifty Melton.

“I think it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster; I think anyone can attest to that,” Melton said of the Warriors’ 11-10 start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Melton and the Warriors hope to have the guard make his season debut at some point during the team’s next road trip.

His return could mark an opportune time for the Warriors to create distance from the .500-win percentage they have been hovering around since early November.

“I think Steve [Kerr] has already said it, we’ve been in…

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Publish date : 2025-12-02 11:24:00

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