IMPACT: Desmond Bane’s Arrival TRANSFORMS Orlando Magic’s SEASON—Why This Star TRADE HAS WORKED

The Orlando Magic pushed all their chips in for Desmond Bane this offseason. It has not panned out exactly how they hoped it would. Bane has yet to regain his shooting form and the Magic are not maximizing his shooting yet.

But the trade has unequivocally been successful for the team. Without Bane, the Magic's season would have easily gone off the rails. And while Orlando has leaned on his playmaking and scoring more than his shooting, Bane has delivered enough to get the Magic to 22-18 and stay in the race to achieve their goals.

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the trade has not quite panned out. It has restocked them for a rebuild that seems inevitable as Ja Morant trade rumors fly about. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has continued his struggles from his lone season with the Magic.

00:00 Magic's All-In Gamble Explained

09:17 Desmond Bane's Offensive Role Shift

16:14 Where the Magic regret losing KCP

21:47 Magic's Future Hinges on Playoffs

31:05 Franz's Impact Boosts Magic Defense

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