In-depth data analysis: Magic traded 7-for-1 to get Bane How strong is he?

On June 16, Beijing time, the Orlando Magic officially announced that the team acquired Grizzlies player Bane through a 7-for-1 trade. For Bane, the Magic sent Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 unprotected first-rounders and 1 first-round swap right, which can be described as a real big deal. So, how strong is Bane, who only got Magic 7-for-1?

Elite-level shooter

First, Bain's "sweet spot" is at the top of the arc and its vicinity. He is an elite shooter in the straight-line area. Since entering the league in 2020, he has shot 610 shots from this zone in the regular season, shooting 44.3 percent from the field. This figure ranks first among the 186 players who have made at least 200 shots in this time period.

What's even more impressive is that he shoots extremely well in this area, whether it's catching the ball or dribbling it. In his career, Bane shot 41.5 percent from the top of the arc after making at least one dribble before taking a shot. This is the third-best result out of 64 players who have taken at least 200 shots since 2020.

When it comes to long-range shooting, Bane is excellent at three-point shooting in the transition offense. In the 2024-25 season, he shot a staggering 48.5 percent from three-point range on the transition offense. Out of 63 players who have taken at least 50 shots, that's the third-best result. Of the 42 players who have taken at least 60 shots, this statistic ranks first. Last year, the Magic shot 31.2 percent from three-point range in the league at the second-worst three-point shooting rate in the transition offense, with only the Trail Blazers worse than them.

Another shooting category in which Bane excels is scoring after covering off the ball. Last year, he shot 60.9 percent from the field on 140 shots in such a situation (an adjusted statistic that takes into account that three-pointers are more valuable than two-pointers). Of the 62 players who took at least 100 shots, Bane's statistic ranks third in the league. Only the Celtics' Pritchard and White are ranked higher, and the Warriors' Curry is fourth.

The breakthrough ability is quite outstanding

Although Bane has always been known for his shooting, he is also an excellent breakout. Early in his career, he earned the nickname "The King of Breakouts" because he was so adept at using feints to overreact defenders, which often allowed him to accelerate to the basket when the main defender was mispositioned. In the 2024-25 season, he ranked eighth in the number of breakthroughs after defenders' rebounds.

He also had a good finishing ability after the breakaway, shooting 53.6 percent from the field.

Perhaps the most underrated of his game was his cut. This season, he's shooting 78 percent from the field, which ranks 16th out of 104 players who have made at least 50 attempts. This is a very important offensive category. We see every year that many of the best teams shoot high percentages when they cut in. For example, in this year's regular season, the Pacers ranked second in cut-out percentage for non-conversion offense, and the Knicks ranked fourth. The Magic are ranked 12th, and Wagner Jr. is ranked 6th in shooting percentage.

Over the past few seasons, the Grizzlies have used Bane as a de facto point guard, especially in Morant's absence. Last year, Bane averaged 22.9 dribbles per half. When Morant wasn't on the court, that tally was 15. This would give the Magic another ball-handler who can initiate and organize offense, taking the pressure off Banchero, Wagner Jr. and Suggs.

That said, Bane is a very cerebral player and has an excellent ability to read the game. He is averaging 5.3 assists per game this season. He is particularly adept at distributing the ball to the shooter from the inside. Of course, in today's NBA, this is the best way to create high-quality three-point shooting opportunities.

Notably, the Magic are shooting a league-low 29.7 percent from three-point range this season.

Defensive performance and major weaknesses

Best of all, Bane is also a very good defender with his strong body. Interestingly, in the two games the Magic played against the Grizzlies this season, when Bane defended Banchero and Wagner Jr.'s shots, the two of them combined for 4-of-13 shooting.

It's also interesting to note that throughout the regular season, opponents shot 37.9 percent when Bane made heavy interference with his shots. Of the 210 players who seriously interfered with at least 300 shots, that figure ranked 21st.

His main weakness is that he doesn't draw many fouls and almost always plays under the basket. He has only 22 "2+1s" and 5 dunks this season, which is clearly at a low level.

To emphasize his efficiency: Over the past 69 regular-season games, Bane has averaged 19.2 points per game while shooting 48.4 percent from the field, 39.2 percent from three-point range and 89.4 percent from the free throw line. Of all the players who fit the league's stats rankings, he is the only one to have achieved at least all three of these percentages at the same time.