Magic’s Desmond Bane Doesn’t Recognize Howie Mandel in Crashed Interview Desmond Bane, the Orlando Magic guard, found himself in an unexpected moment during a postgame interview on Monday night when comedian Howie Mandel unexpectedly joined the session. The incident unfolded as Mandel, known for his role on America’s Got Talent, interrupted the interview to praise Bane’s skills. “You’ve got talent!” Mandel exclaimed, catching Bane off guard. The 27-year-old player, still recovering from a recent fine for throwing a basketball at Knicks forward OG Anunoby, responded with a mix of confusion and gratitude. “Thank you, brother, thank you,” Bane said before giving Mandel a high-five. Mandel then remarked, “That was amazing, that was magic!” before exiting the interview, leaving Bane to finish his segment. The interviewer, attempting to bridge the gap, tried to clarify Mandel’s presence by referencing his America’s Got Talent background. “Howie Mandel, America’s Got Talent. He’s impressed by you. That’s a good thing, right?” the host asked. Bane, still visibly surprised, replied with a casual nod and a laugh: “For sure, for sure, that’s wassup.” The exchange, while brief, highlighted the surreal nature of the moment, blending sports and entertainment in an unexpected way. Bane’s performance during the game had already been a standout, contributing 25 points in a crucial matchup. The former TCU standout, acquired by the Magic in a blockbuster trade last summer that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies, has been a key figure in the team’s resurgence. This season, Bane is averaging a career-high 20.5 points per game, shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc.#desmond_bane #orlando_magic #howie_mandel #america_s_got_talent #og_anunoby
