Desmond Bane’s fairytale ended sooner than expected. But he has no hard feelings.
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
BERLIN — There are similarities between Memphis and Orlando as NBA cities.
They are both small markets in the league, and they are both among the five newest franchises to come into existence.
But aside from basketball, there’s one thing that Orlando has that Memphis does not. It’s something that has come in handy for former Grizzlies star and current Magic player Desmond Bane.
Disney World.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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