Coming off a back injury then a torn ACL with the Golden State Warriors early last season, De'Anthony Melton was never going to get a big payday in free agency given he's appeared in just 44 games over the past two years.
Yet even despite the injury issues that have plagued his career in recent times, Melton is still making a significant sacrifice should he agree to a one-year, minimum-level deal with the Warriors as is expected once Jonathan Kuminga's future is settled.
De'Anthony Melton is taking a risk by signing a veteran minimum contract
It shouldn't be underestimated how difficult it is to accept the stature of being a minimum-contract player, and just how much it can pigeon-hole someone and limit their future earnings moving forward in their career.