Desmond Bane
#3SG · Orlando Magic
All-Rookie 2nd Team '21
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Height
6'6"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
27
College
TCU
Experience
5 yrs
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A+
A-
A+
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The Verdict on Desmond, in One Read
On the field, Desmond Bane grades out as an excellent SG for Orlando Magic (A- Impact). That places him 4th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A-, a clear bargain. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 395 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 48.4% | 40.7% | 89.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 82 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityEstablishedRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 82 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 48.4% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 |  | 69 | 19.2 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 48.4% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 42 | 23.7 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 46.4% | A- A- |
| 2022-23 | | 58 | 21.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 47.9% | A- A- |
| 2021-22 | | 76 | 18.2 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 46.1% | A- A- |
| 2020-21 | | 68 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 46.9% | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/3 | @ DET | L 94-116 | 38 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5-10 | 3-5 | -8 |
| Fri, 5/1 | vs DET | L 79-93 | 38 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$163.2M
Guaranteed
$76.2M
AAV
$36.7M/yr
Guaranteed %47%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Desmond Bane's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as an A- CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Desmond's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA shooting guards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. As a max contract, Desmond's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 27, Desmond is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
A+
#4 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Desmond Bane is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A+ Performance grade. Among NBA shooting guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 20.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists through 395 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Desmond's strongest area is PPG at 20.1, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 4.1 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Desmond ranks 4th. Desmond is a cornerstone of the Orlando Magic's roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Desmond's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Desmond Compares at the Position
Desmond Bane ranks 4th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Desmond between Anthony Edwards (A+) just ahead and Norman Powell (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Anthony EdwardsMinnesota TimberwolvesA+Donovan MitchellCleveland CavaliersA+Austin ReavesLos Angeles LakersA+Desmond BaneA+
Graded lower
Norman PowellMiami HeatTransaction History
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About this player
Desmond Bane is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at SG for the Orlando Magic. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Desmond Bane, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A+, Sentiment A+.
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