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2018 NBA Draft: Ranking the Trojan Landing Spots

The 2018 NBA Draft claimed two USC Trojans, Chimezie Metu went to San Antonio and De’Anthony Melton headed to Houston. Following the draft, Indiana snagged Elijah Stewart, while Jordan McLaughlin is joining Brooklyn for Summer League. But who is in the best spot to contribute immediately?

1). Melton to the Houston Rockets

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Houston loves to rotate defensive guards who play out on the perimeter: The perfect spot for Melton. Chris Paul will require limited regular season games (if he does return to the Rockets) in an effort to save himself for the playoffs.