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DESMOND BANE

SG · MEM · Age 26 (2024–25) · 5 qualified seasons
Peak 61.3Career Avg 53.0Shot Creator
Peak APEX Score
61.3
2024–25 · Ranked #16
Career Arc · APEX Across 5 Qualified Seasons
354147535965 APEX 2020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: MEM, 68 GP Ranked #98

Ranked #98 of 251 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 48.0
13.9
of 32
Off. Impact
7.1
of 14
Shot Quality
14.5
of 28
Def. Impact
7.8
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (14.5 of 28) — 52% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (13.9 of 32).
Style Metrics
60.0%
TS%
16.1%
USG%
7.3%
REB%
10.6%
AST%
1.89
AST/TO
0.098
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-1.11
LEBRON
-1.04
EPM
-0.8
BPM
-0.85
O-LBRN
-0.26
D-LBRN
0.5
VORP
APEX Score
48.0
Ranked #98 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Chaser
Games
68
MEM
Archetype Efficient Wing · 51 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Dennis Schröder
APEX 44.7 · Pure Playmaker · 97% match
→
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
APEX 37.1 · Secondary Creator · 97% match
→
Will Barton
APEX 44.5 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 11 APEX-qualified
Brandon ClarkeDe'Anthony MeltonDillon BrooksGorgui DiengGrayson AllenJa MorantJonas ValančiūnasJustise WinslowKyle AndersonTim FrazierTyus Jones
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: MEM, 76 GP Ranked #20

Ranked #20 of 270 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 59.6
21.7
of 32
Off. Impact
10.3
of 14
Shot Quality
13.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.2
of 16
Creation
5.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (10.3 of 14) — 74% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (13.7 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX +11.6. Offensive Impact +7.8 (largest change); Shot Quality +3.2.
Style Metrics
59.2%
TS%
23.1%
USG%
7.7%
REB%
13.5%
AST%
1.80
AST/TO
0.141
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.11
LEBRON
+3.52
EPM
+2.7
BPM
+1.76
O-LBRN
-0.66
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
59.6
Ranked #20 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
76
MEM
Archetype Secondary Creator · 60 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Cameron Johnson
APEX 56.4 · Role Player · 93% match
→
Domantas Sabonis
APEX 57.8 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
John Collins
APEX 48.2 · Efficient Wing · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 12 APEX-qualified
Brandon ClarkeDaQuan JeffriesDe'Anthony MeltonDillon BrooksJa MorantJarrett CulverKyle AndersonSam MerrillSanti AldamaSteven AdamsTyus JonesZiaire Williams
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: MEM, 58 GP Ranked #35

Ranked #35 of 261 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 57.3
22.1
of 32
Off. Impact
9.0
of 14
Shot Quality
17.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
5.6
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (22.1 of 32) — 69% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (8.0 of 16).
vs 2021–22: APEX -2.3. Defensive Impact +4.0 (largest change); Shot Quality -1.3.
Style Metrics
60.6%
TS%
26.1%
USG%
8.4%
REB%
20.8%
AST%
2.00
AST/TO
0.218
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.99
LEBRON
+3.44
EPM
+3.5
BPM
+2.02
O-LBRN
-0.03
D-LBRN
2.5
VORP
APEX Score
57.3
Ranked #35 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
58
MEM
Archetype Shot Creator · 45 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Jrue Holiday
APEX 60.2 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Cameron Johnson
APEX 43.8 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Malcolm Brogdon
APEX 58.9 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 11 APEX-qualified
Brandon ClarkeDanny GreenDavid RoddyDillon BrooksJa MorantJake LaRaviaLuke KennardSanti AldamaSteven AdamsTyus JonesZiaire Williams
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: MEM, 42 GP Ranked #221

Ranked #221 of 264 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 38.8
21.0
of 32
Off. Impact
8.4
of 14
Shot Quality
11.1
of 28
Def. Impact
8.9
of 16
Creation
4.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (21.0 of 32) — 66% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (11.1 of 28).
vs 2022–23: APEX -18.5. Defensive Impact -6.6 (largest change); Physical Contribution -1.2.
Style Metrics
58.9%
TS%
28.5%
USG%
7.0%
REB%
29.2%
AST%
2.04
AST/TO
0.207
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.48
LEBRON
+1.82
EPM
+2.8
BPM
+1.32
O-LBRN
-0.84
D-LBRN
1.7
VORP
APEX Score
38.8
Ranked #221 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
42
MEM
Archetype Shot Creator · 50 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Klay Thompson
APEX 49.0 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Coby White
APEX 47.6 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 47.7 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 15 APEX-qualified
Bismack BiyomboBrandon ClarkeDavid RoddyDerrick RoseJa MorantJake LaRaviaJaylen NowellJordan GoodwinLamar StevensLuke KennardMarcus SmartSanti AldamaShaquille HarrisonWenyen GabrielZiaire Williams
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: MEM, 69 GP Ranked #16

Ranked #16 of 268 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Chaser.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 61.3
20.5
of 32
Off. Impact
7.9
of 14
Shot Quality
18.1
of 28
Def. Impact
8.4
of 16
Creation
6.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (18.1 of 28) — 65% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (8.4 of 16).
vs 2023–24: APEX +22.5. Defensive Impact +7.0 (largest change); Physical Contribution +1.9.
Style Metrics
60.0%
TS%
23.3%
USG%
10.0%
REB%
23.6%
AST%
2.21
AST/TO
0.194
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.33
LEBRON
+2.27
EPM
+3.2
BPM
+1.44
O-LBRN
-0.11
D-LBRN
2.9
VORP
APEX Score
61.3
Ranked #16 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Chaser
Games
69
MEM
Archetype Shot Creator · 40 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Kawhi Leonard
APEX 38.6 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Aaron Wiggins
APEX 56.9 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Anthony Davis
APEX 51.5 · Versatile Big · 94% match
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Teammates · 2024–25 · 9 APEX-qualified
Brandon ClarkeJa MorantJake LaRaviaJaylen WellsLamar StevensLuke KennardMarcus SmartSanti AldamaZach Edey
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.