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P. Banchero
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Paolo Banchero

SF, #5
PTS
22.6
AST
5.4
REB
6.9
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 10", 250 lbs
Age
21
Born
11-12-2002
Orlando Magic filled with regrets after Game 5 defeat: 'We were right there'

Orlando had plenty of chances against Cleveland but missed its opportunity to take control of the series.

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Orlando Magic filled with regrets after Game 5 defeat: 'We were right there'
As Cavs and Magic go toe-to-toe, a growing truth is evident: The NBA is a young man's game

Evan Mobley made the winning play for the Cavs in Game 5. But Paolo Banchero, who starred with 39 points, was almost enough for the Magic.

Jason Lloyd20

As Cavs and Magic go toe-to-toe, a growing truth is evident: The NBA is a young man's game
The Orlando Magic have a superpower, and it's love (for each other)

The Magic may be the most tightly knit team in the NBA right now. "Everyone is just together, and it makes it great,” Paolo Banchero said.

Josh Robbins27

The Orlando Magic have a superpower, and it's love (for each other)
How the Magic unleashed a third-quarter onslaught on the Cavaliers

Orlando outscored Cleveland in a decisive third quarter 37-10 and tied the playoff series at two games apiece.

Josh Robbins22

How the Magic unleashed a third-quarter onslaught on the Cavaliers
Paolo Banchero delivers Game 3 star turn he promised Magic teammates

As the Magic looked for reassurance, the phrase “I’m with you” carried extra meaning. Then Paolo Banchero showed it in a Game 3 win.

Josh Robbins14

Paolo Banchero delivers Game 3 star turn he promised Magic teammates
Orlando Magic's fears come to fruition in Cleveland: 'We’ve got to be better'

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said his team needs to start games better. Orlando lost to Cleveland 96-86.

Josh Robbins23

Orlando Magic's fears come to fruition in Cleveland: 'We’ve got to be better'
No offense, but Magic won't 'overreact to anything' in Game 1 loss to Cavaliers

For the Magic, it really may be that simple: They just need to shoot better. It also really may be that difficult for the same reason.

Josh Robbins27

No offense, but Magic won't 'overreact to anything' in Game 1 loss to Cavaliers
NBA All-Star reserves include Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson but no Kings or Trae Young

The Knicks, Clippers and Timberwolves each had two reserves named Thursday night.

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NBA All-Star reserves include Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson but no Kings or Trae Young
Paolo Banchero's star turn is already here: 'He’s going to be a household name'

Banchero is a contender for a reserve All-Star nod in his second season.

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Paolo Banchero's star turn is already here: 'He’s going to be a household name'
Jalen Suggs unplugged: Winning with defense in Orlando, 'disconnecting' from basketball, more

The Magic's third-year guard is the lead harasser on a team that wins with defense rather than with offensive pyrotechnics.

David Aldridge12

Jalen Suggs unplugged: Winning with defense in Orlando, 'disconnecting' from basketball, more
Whose trading cards did PSA grade most this year? Ohtani leads, Griffey Jr. and Wemby in Top 10

Elly De La Cruz and Shohei Ohtani dominated the most-graded lists at PSA in 2023. Here's a full breakdown.

Nando Di Fino19

Whose trading cards did PSA grade most this year? Ohtani leads, Griffey Jr. and Wemby in Top 10
The Orlando Magic insist they're just starting to wreak havoc. They may be right

Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner are leading a Magic turnaround.

Josh Robbins46

The Orlando Magic insist they're just starting to wreak havoc. They may be right
Joe Ingles likes to talk. So he talked about Paolo Banchero, the Magic and Bucks

The 36-year-old has never shied away from chatter on or off the court. We got him to dish on his role, Orlando's young talent and Milwaukee.

Eric Nehm22

Joe Ingles likes to talk. So he talked about Paolo Banchero, the Magic and Bucks
Inside Paolo Banchero's pick of Team USA over Italy: From maternal bonds to Grant Hill's recruitment

Paolo Banchero opens up on why he chose to represent the U.S. internationally instead of Italy, which was counting on his commitment.

Joe Vardon48

Inside Paolo Banchero's pick of Team USA over Italy: From maternal bonds to Grant Hill's recruitment
Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources

As of now, none of the players have appeared for Team USA in a World Cup or Olympics.

Joe Vardon and Shams Charania67

Paolo Banchero commits to Team USA for FIBA World Cup: Sources
Redrafting the 2022 NBA Draft class: Is Paolo Banchero No. 1? Where does Chet Holmgren land?

Sam Vecenie looks back at the strengths, weaknesses and improvements of last year's class and ranks his Top 20.

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Redrafting the 2022 NBA Draft class: Is Paolo Banchero No. 1? Where does Chet Holmgren land?
Paolo Banchero, Walker Kessler, Keegan Murray headline 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie Team

Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Jazz center Walker Kessler and Kings forward Keegan Murray headline the 2022-23 All-Rookie First Team.

John Hollinger and The Athletic Staff60

Paolo Banchero, Walker Kessler, Keegan Murray headline 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie Team
Magic’s Paolo Banchero named 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year: Award validates polarizing draft pick

Jazz center Walker Kessler and Thunder guard Jalen Williams were the other finalists for the award. 

Kelly Iko and The Athletic Staff33

Magic’s Paolo Banchero named 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year: Award validates polarizing draft pick
Hollinger: Why Joel Embiid is my MVP, and the rest of my NBA awards votes

Some races are close calls; some others are near runaways. Let's break them down.

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Hollinger: Why Joel Embiid is my MVP, and the rest of my NBA awards votes
Jimmy Butler, Michael Jordan and Trae Young: The Southeast Division's biggest storylines

Who, and what, has stood out about one of the NBA's most underachieving divisions this season?

The Athletic NBA Staff27

Jimmy Butler, Michael Jordan and Trae Young: The Southeast Division's biggest storylines

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