The Desmond Bane File
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
Age: 24
Birthday: 6/25/1998
College: TCU
Draft: 30th overall pick, 2020
Contract: Signed a 4-year, $9.94 million rookie scale contract in 2020
Rewards/Accomplishments
- Second Team All-Rookie, 2020-21
- Top ten in the NBA for made three's, 2021-22 (228)
The Charity Man
NBA fans will recognize Desmond Bane as the young Memphis Grizzlies' guard to emerge on a potential championship contending team. Whether it's for his three-point shooting or status as Ja Morant's backcourt running mate, Bane is much more than a Batman joke to social media or a basketball player. He's someone who hasn't forgotten home, the path he took to get here, and the community that wears his name on the back of their jerseys.
Bane has been known to run charity events in his hometown of Richmond, Indiana, notably to provide school supplies to local children. He also ran a similar event in Memphis, giving back to his new home community as well. Bane's big heart has made him a fan favorite, as someone that is known to sign plenty of autographs and spend time with fans on game days.
Most importantly, most of his outlook comes from a quote his great-grandmother Fabbie once told him.
"If you have it and you have an opportunity to give back and be a blessing to somebody else, then you need to do that and take full advantage of that."