Desmond Bane is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing with Orlando magic in the NBA. It was on June 25, 1998, in Richmond, Indiana, where Bane was born that he has slowly earned a reputation of being one of the best three-point shooters in the league, and a player of consistent consistency. He was traded and a blockbuster was formed to start a new chapter in his career in June 2025 when he was traded to Orlando after spending 5 formative seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Considered one of the best shooters of all time, clutch-players, and people who choose to work hard, Desmond Bane is the archetype of a player who was underestimated early in his development yet demonstrated that all his critics were mistaken. Continue reading to learn about his entire career, statistics, personal life, and more.
Desmond Bane Career Overview
Bane played four years at TCU, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors as a senior and leading the conference in three-point percentage twice. Selected 30th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by Boston, he was immediately traded to Memphis, where he became a franchise cornerstone.
In Memphis, he established the Grizzlies all-time record of three-pointers per season and in 2023 he extended his contract by signing a five-year, 207 million maximum. A highlight in his career was his 49-point performance against Detroit in December 2023. Desmond Bane, who was traded to Orlando in 2025, averaged 20.1 points in an entire 82-game season with the Magic in his first year with the team.
Desmond Bane Career Stats
NBA Regular Season (Career Averages):
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | 3P% |
| 2020–21 | Memphis | 68 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 43.2% |
| 2021–22 | Memphis | 76 | 18.2 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 43.6% |
| 2022–23 | Memphis | 58 | 21.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 40.8% |
| 2023–24 | Memphis | 42 | 23.7 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 38.1% |
| 2024–25 | Memphis | 69 | 19.2 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 39.2% |
| 2025–26 | Orlando | 82 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 39.1% |
| Career | 395 | 18.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 40.7% |
Playoff Career Averages: 16.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.5 APG across 27 games.
Desmond Bane Accolades and Achievements
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021)
- NIT Champion (2017) with TCU
- First-Team All-Big 12 (2020)
- Second-Team All-Big 12 (2019)
- TCU No. 1 jersey retired — a rare honor for the program
- Set the Memphis Grizzlies’ all-time franchise record for three-pointers in a single season (2021–22)
- Set the Grizzlies’ single-postseason three-pointer record (2022 playoffs, 27 threes)
- Career-high 49 points vs. Detroit Pistons (December 6, 2023)
- Recorded his first career triple-double (35 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast) in March 2025
- Highest rookie three-point percentage since Stephen Curry (minimum 150 attempts)
- Signed the largest contract in Grizzlies franchise history: five years, $207 million (2023)
Desmond Bane Personal Life
Desmond Bane was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana. Until the age of two, he moved frequently with his mother, Marissa, before settling in Richmond to live with his great-grandparents, who played a pivotal role in raising him. His great-grandfather coached youth baseball, and Bane played the sport until eighth grade before shifting his focus to basketball.
At 13, Bane learned that his biological father, Etieno Ekiko, lived in Nigeria — a revelation that shaped his perspective. Although he was not offered just one Division I basketball scholarship until his senior year in high school, he entered a scholarship with TCU where he had a masterful career in college.
Bane is a lifelong Catholic and close to his original home of Richmond, Indiana where he directs his service to the youth in the community. His faith and roots continue to be central pillars of who he is off the court.
Desmond Bane Contracts and Net Worth
Bane signed a five-year, $207 million max extension with Memphis in 2023 — the largest in franchise history. He was later traded to Orlando in a deal involving four unprotected first-round picks. His estimated net worth stands around $50–60 million.
Lesser-Known Facts About Desmond Bane
- Scored a school-record 62 points in a single high school game
- Was not rated by 247Sports, ESPN, or Rivals coming out of high school
- First TCU player drafted in the first round since Kurt Thomas in 1995
- Won the Clorox Clutch Challenge at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend with Tyrese Haliburton
- Fined $35,000 in December 2025 for throwing the ball at OG Anunoby
FAQs
What team does Desmond Bane play for?
He currently plays for the Orlando Magic, having been traded there in June 2025.
What is Desmond Bane’s career-high in points?
It was scored 49 (against Detroit Pistons) on December 6, 2023.
How much is Desmond Bane’s contract worth?
In 2023, he signed a five-year max extension with a max value of 207 million.
What college did Desmond Bane attend?
Texas Christian University (TCU), where his No. 1 jersey is retired.
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