What jersey number will Desmond Bane wear with Magic?

Alex Walsh

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On Sunday morning, it was announced that the Magic were trading a haul of players and picks away for Grizzlies' Desmond Bane.

With the Magic looking to add more shooting this offseason, Bane is a huge addition that will address their lack of shooting from last season.

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What number will Bane wear in Orlando?

As reported by the Magic's social media account, Bane will wear #3 in the pinstripes next season.

Bane wore the #22 during his five years in Memphis.

Bane's new contract kicked in this past season, and he's set to make just under $200 million in the span of that deal.

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He will become a UFA in 2029.

In the 2024-25 season, Bane averaged 19.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG and 5.3 APG.

Some criticized the Magic for the haul they gave up to get Bane, but if this can elevate them to be a serious top-tier team in the East, it may end up being well worth it.

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Alex Walsh

Alex is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. A current Sports Media major at Hofstra University in New York, he is a huge Celtics and NBA fan who gets way too many notifications from NBA insiders on X. He became interested in PDC Darts at the beginning of 2024 and has been obsessed ever since.