Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Desmond Bane

How Desmond Bane built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Desmond Bane is an American professional basketball player currently with the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Drafted 30th overall in 2020 by the Boston Celtics, he was quickly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies where he began his NBA career. Bane played college basketball at TCU. He was recognized for his strong debut season, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. In 2025, Bane was traded to the Orlando Magic.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: First Round Pick

In 1995 Kurt Thomas was picked in the first round and Desmond Bane became the first TCU player to be picked in the first round since then.

May 12, 2016: Commitment to TCU

On May 12, 2016, Desmond Bane committed to play college basketball for Texas Christian University (TCU).

November 2020: Trade to Memphis Grizzlies

In November 2020, Desmond Bane was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies before the start of his rookie season.

November 25, 2020: Signing with the Grizzlies

On November 25, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had signed Desmond Bane.

2022: Contract Extension

After the 2022–23 season ended, Desmond Bane signed the largest contract in Grizzlies franchise history, a five-year, $207 million max extension deal.