Desmond Michael Bane is a shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. The Boston Celtics drafted Bane with the 30th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Grizzlies in exchange for a future pick. He is notable for being included in the NBA All Rookie Second team in his debut season with the Grizzlies.
In the 2022/23 season, Bane played 58 games with the Grizzlies, averaging 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.0 steals per game. He shot 47.9% from the field, including 40.8% from deep. In July 2023, Bane signed a five-year $207 million deal with the Grizzlies.
Desmond Bane has been regarded by many media outlets as one of the best shooters and his team is also comfortable with him being a guard. With Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have a solid young core to build around.
Desmond Bane’s Parents
Etieno Ekiko and Marissa Bane are the parents of Desmond Bane. However, his father left his mother when she was 19 years of age.
Who is Desmond Bane’s Mother?
Marissa Bane is the mother of Desmond Bane. Her age was just 18 years when he was born. As per her son, after his father left them, they mainly lived with their aunts and uncles.
Marissa is now remarried and resides in Indianapolis. Nevertheless, she enjoys basketball and is always in contact with her son, encouraging him to fulfill his dreams. Desmond Bane meets his mother during holidays and enjoys spending time together.
Who is Desmond Bane’s Father?
Etieno Ekoko is the father of Desmond Bane. He left his son and his wife to go to Nigeria when she was just 19 years of age. He is a businessman in Nigeria and is the CEO at Damuze Ventures. Furthermore, he has worked at Nusaed as Business Development Manager and also at Zefa Investment Limited.
Desmond Bane only came to know about his father’s residence when his age was 13 years.
What Nationality are Desmond Bane’s Parents?
Desmond Bane’s father Etieno Ekiko was born and grew up in Nigeria. Thus, he is Nigerian in nationality and ethnicity. Bane’s mother Marissa Bane lives in Indianapolis. She is American in nationality and African-American in ethnicity. Desmond Bane therefore, is of mixed ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Desmond Bane is 25 years old. Born in, 1998, in Richmond, Indiana, United States, his date of birth is on June 25.
A. Etieno Ekiko and Marissa Bane are the parents of Desmond Bane.
A. Desmond Bane represents the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
A. Desmond Bane wears jersey #22 for the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Desmond Bane averaged 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
