Desmond Michael Bane is a shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. The Boston Celtics drafted Bane with the 30th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Grizzlies in exchange for a future pick. He is notable for being included in the NBA All-Rookie Second team in his debut season with the Grizzlies.
In the 2024-25 season, as of April 2025, Bane has played 66 games with the Grizzlies, averaging 19 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He has shot 48.1% from the field, including 38.5% from deep. In July 2023, Bane signed a five-year $197 million deal with the Grizzlies. Desmond Bane has been regarded by many media outlets as one of the best shooters and has formed a dynamic duo with fellow guard Ja Morant. With Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, the Grizzlies have a solid young core to build around.
Who are Desmond Bane’s parents?
Etieno Ekiko and Marissa Bane are the parents of Desmond Bane. However, Bane moved to live with his great grand parents when he was just two years old.
Desmond Bane’s father
Etieno Ekoko is the father of Desmond Bane. He resides in Nigeria and is the CEO at Damuze Ventures (via his LinkedIn page). Desmond Bane only came to know about his father’s residence when his age was 13 years.
What nationality are Desmond Bane’s parents?
Desmond Bane’s father, Etieno Ekiko, was born and grew up in Nigeria. Thus, he is Nigerian by nationality. Bane’s mother, Marissa Bane, lives in Indianapolis. She is American by nationality.
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FAQs on Desmond Bane
A. As of April 2025, Desmond Bane is 26 years old. Born in, 1998, in Richmond, Indiana, United States, his date of birth is on June 25.
A. Etieno Ekiko and Marissa Bane are the parents of Desmond Bane.
A. Desmond Bane represents the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
A. Desmond Bane wears jersey #22 for the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. In the 2023-24 season, Desmond Bane averaged 23.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.
