Desmond Bane is an American professional basketball guard for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA season. Growing up, Bane attended Seton Catholic High School, where he began his basketball journey. As a senior, Bane averaged a state-high 30 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 3.2 blocks per game. Upon graduation, Bane enrolled at Texas Christian University, where he played for four collegiate seasons. He played 141 games in his collegiate career, averaging 12.9 points with 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, as per TCU's official website.
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Bane as the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. In his rookie NBA season, he shot an impressive 43.2% from beyond the arc, earning him a spot on the All-Rookie Second Team in 2020-21. As of April 4, 2025, Bane has played over 300 games for the Grizzlies and has averaged 17.7 points along with 4.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, as per Basketball Reference.
Desmond Bane's salary
Desmond Bane is set to earn $34,005,250 for the 2024-25 NBA season, as per Spotrac. Bane has signed a five-year $197.2 million max contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies on July 8, 2023. The 2024-25 season is the first year of the contract, and it will run through the end of the 2028-29 season.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2024-2025 | $34,005,250 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2025-2026 | $36,725,670 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2026-2027 | $39,446,090 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2027-2028 | $42,166,510 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2028-2029 | $44,886,930 | Memphis Grizzlies |
FAQs on Desmond Bane
A. Desmond Bane is 26 years old, as of April, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1998 in Richmond, Indiana, United States.
A. Desmond Bane is set to earn $34,005,250 for the 2024-25 season.
A. Desmond Bane represents the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, as of April 2025.
A. Desmond Bane’s new five-year contract is worth $197.2 million.
A. In the 2023-24 season, Desmond Bane averaged 23.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
