WASHINGTON — When the Magic made a blockbuster trade over the summer to acquire Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies, Orlando did so to help improve their 3-point shooting problems.
Through six games, however, Bane has shot a career-low 25% from distance and has attempted the fewest amount of long-range shots (4.7) since his rookie season in Memphis (four per night) entering Saturday’s road matchup against the Wizards.
The 6-foot-5 guard isn’t concerned yet.
“Throughout my entire career in this league, I’ve been a 40% 3-point shooter so it’s just a part of it,” Bane said after Saturday morning shootaround at Capital One Arena.