NBA fans have been witness to the career progression of many emerging young players in these past couple of seasons and one of the interesting examples has been the Memphis Grizzlies Shooting guard Desmond Michael Bane.
Bane entered the NBA as the 30th overall pick by the Grizzlies in the 2020 NBA Draft and showed signs of far-reaching potential right from the start. In his rookie season, Bane managed to average 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game on 46% shooting. In the two seasons following his rookie year, Bane averaged 19.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals a game while scoring 47% from the field.
Bane has emerged as a dependable backup scorer to Ja Morant who has been an offensive juggernaut for Memphis and led the team alongside Bane in points per game and finished top five in assists per game.
In his short career, Bane has managed to win over the critics and fans with his skills, talent, and overall athleticism, thus adding more credibility to his potential along with the Grizzlies team who are eager to make yet another deep run into the Playoffs.
Desmond Bane Height
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches (198 cm) tall, Bane is a conventional shooting guard who uses his height and length to shoot over opposing forwards, grab rebounds, finish at the rim with impressive dunks, and score within the paint.
When it comes to height in basketball, any regular viewer knows that it’s a sport dominated by taller players, literal giants at times. With Bane being only 6’5, he uses his slightly shorter stature to get past centers and Power Forwards with his quickness and then scores on them, using their larger frame to his advantage.
Desmond Bane Weight
Weighing approximately 215 pounds (98 kilograms), Bane possesses a solid build which allows him to hold his ground against physically strong opponents during drives to the basket or post-up situations.
Such strength is an obvious need as it gives Bane stability and balance while executing shots or battling for possession below the rim. Moreover, it enhances his ability to absorb contact and finish plays through fouls effectively.
Desmond Bane Wingspan
With a wingspan measuring 6 feet 4’25 inches, Bane’s arm length is surprisingly shorter than his height, something that isn’t quite common in the NBA. Despite his shorter-than-average wingspan, Bane utilizes his reach very effectively. Combined with his height and quickness, his reach helps him get rebounds, get steals by getting into passing lanes, and even blocks on occasion thanks in part to his impressive 40-inch vert.
His wingspan aids him in negatively impacting shot attempts by obstructing shooting lanes and disrupting passing lanes in between defensive rotations.
Bane's physical attributes, similar to the size and strength of other players, benefit both himself and his team when they decide to put on a show. But beyond all those tangible attributes is a determined scorer who plays with the goal of being one of his team’s best on the basketball floor.
FAQs
A. Born on June 25, 1998, Bane is 25 years old as of December 2023.
A. Bane attended Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, Virginia.
A. Bane was born in Richmond, Virginia.
A. Playing in the final year of his 4-year rookie deal, Bane earns about $2.4 million annually. Starting next season, his annual earnings will be around $39 million.
