Desmond Bane Caught on Video Reacting to Thunder's NBA Championship
Desmond Bane Caught on Video Reacting to Thunder's NBA Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Orlando Magic star Desmond Bane traveled to watch Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Bane, who was just traded to the Magic by the Memphis Grizzlies, will play with Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
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So far, Bane's trade was the most significant acquisition by the Magic following their elimination in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Many believe that the 6-foot-5 shooting guard will elevate the Magic on both ends. One of the main concerns of Orlando was outside shooting.
Having Bane in the lineup solves their number one concern, giving the forward tandem of Banchero and Wagner a third option.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic.Mike Watters-Imagn Images
On Sunday, the Thunder came out victorious over the Pacers and won the NBA championship. Eagle-eyed fans witnessed that Bane attended the game and was filmed while OKC released the confetti, as fans started throwing the championship celebration.
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Bane remained calm, observing the situation, while the fans around him were enjoying the moment.
The NBA Finals lasted seven games as the Pacers kept on putting up a fight. However, they suffered an unfortunate setback when Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn right Achilles injury.
Bane is looking forward to playing for his new team. He'll serve as one of the more experienced players on the team. He's been in four playoff appearances and was one of the best performers for the Memphis team in the postseason.
In his four playoff appearances, he's averaged 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 39.6% shooting from deep. During the 2025 playoffs, Bane didn't have the best performance as he averaged 15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 21.9% shooting from long range.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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