As Desmond Bane prepares for his first season with the Orlando Magic , the 27-year-old guard admitted he still has a soft spot for his former team. Despite being dealt in a blockbuster trade this summer, Bane said he is “rooting” for the Memphis Grizzlies to succeed.

Speaking with SportsKeeda’s Mark Medina, Bane said he remains supportive of the teammates he left behind in Memphis.

“I’m rooting for Memphis 80 games out of the year. I hope they do well. I got a lot of guys out of there that are up for contracts and things like that. So I want it to work out for them and that they get everything that they deserve. So I’m looking forward toward seeing how they do, and hoping for the best of them. There’s no bad blood at all.”

Bane spent the first five years of his career with the Gri

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