Orlando Magic Fans Extremely Positive Reaction To Desmond Bane In New Uniform

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Just weeks after the Orlando Magic unveiled a nostalgic rebrand featuring classic-styled pinstripe jerseys, fan excitement reached a new high as star acquisition Desmond Bane debuted his new look.
DB3 🔥
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 16, 2025
first look at the new threads for @DBane0625 pic.twitter.com/mYDY2F2uuJ
While showing off his new number, Bane had high praise for the white Association jersey.
"Toughest jersey I will ever wear. For sure," Bane said. "What are we thinking about the three though? DB for three."
"Toughest jersey I will ever wear. For sure."
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 16, 2025
DB3 🔥 pic.twitter.com/j7u1LY8Wby
He sported the new jersey during his introductory press conference after his photoshoot. This gained many compliments from fans.
Desmond Bane in the new threads 🔥 pic.twitter.com/94CMvFnkCz
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 17, 2025
@DarianLopes123: "How can I buy his jersey."
@Ph1l1p4: "History with that number... looking forward to watching him play."
@jamesrobinson_3: "those jerseys are so tough."
@demofoxx: "Yep I'm fully sold on the deal you WILL be seeing me in my DB3 jersey."
Need that rn pic.twitter.com/NNeTZTjnYQ
— Andrew⚔️ (@Apoww99) June 17, 2025
Another angle of him posing received more comments from fans.
DB3 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dPgUt2Eyfu
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 17, 2025
@ChrisJanssen: "That’s no fake smile either."
@JustACubsFan: "Might have to cop me a Magic jersey. These are fire."
NBA insider Kevin O'Connor shared his thoughts on Desmond Bane sporting his new uniform, drawing a historical connection to Magic legend Dennis Scott. Both wore No. 3.
The #3 is appropriate https://t.co/tq2PVlOM7i
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 17, 2025
@orlmusic56: "For sure a Dennis Scott - 3D - reference."
@StephenMagicHQ: "Yeah... New jersey on newly traded for Bane... Looks great to me."
@IafornaroSean: "Is it not the perfect number for him in orlando???"
Is it not the perfect number for him in orlando??? @KevinOConnorNBA pic.twitter.com/c8LA2G78Pz
— Sean Iafornaro (@IafornaroSean) June 17, 2025
Following all the social media buzz, a lighthearted controversy has emerged over Desmond Bane’s new nickname. Fans are debating between “DB3” and “3Rex,” a playful nod to his short wingspan.
@NicThomasNBA: "The people have decided on 3-Rex. DB3 ain’t happening."
@killakelz1738: "It’s 3-Rex stop it"
@jsthollywood407: "DB3 IN THE BUILDING"
@TheIcemanCT: "Welcome to Orlando DB3."
Bane capped off the day with a message to Magic fans.
"Magic fans, what's up?" Bane said. "Inside the practice gym, excited to be here. See the new jerseys, let's get it."
let’s get to work @DBane0625 🪄 pic.twitter.com/VaoRE2JTnC
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 17, 2025
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Andrew Cherico is an avid NBA and Orlando Magic fan who has covered the University of Central Florida football, basketball and baseball for the past few years as a student.
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