In the summer of 2006, Melo was chosen as captain of Team USA. He has been a standout performer for the US team thus far, including breaking the US scoring record in a game with 35 points against Italy in the FIBA tournament earlier this summer.Melo’s success on the court, along with his charismatic personality and contagious smile, has made him one of the most recognizable athletes off the hardwood. He has been featured on shows such as The Late Show with David Letterman and The Jimmy Kimmel Show as well as on the MTV hit series, Punk’d and MTV Cribs. Melo has also made a cameo appearance on singer Ciara’s music video for her hit song entitled “And I.? He is also the spokesman for several companies including Nike’s Air Jordan line of shoes and apparel.