Banchero arrives in Orlando, a day after becoming No. 1 pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Banchero arrives in Orlando, a day after becoming No. 1 pick

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The secret about how Orlando was going to take Paolo Banchero with the No. Mike Miller, Banchero’s agent, leaned over and broke the news by simply saying “Congratulations.” “It all happened pretty fast,” Banchero said. “There’s going to be high expectations for myself that I’m going to hold myself to and that everyone is going to hold myself to,” Banchero said. “There’s things that you’re grabbing from each one that you’re like, ‘Oh, man, wow, that can be great for us,’” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. And I think we’ve done an incredible job with those details.” The Magic said they were convinced when the college season ended that Banchero was the best player at that level this past season.

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Paolo Banchero’s star turn is already here: ‘He’s going to be a household name’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Paolo Banchero’s star turn is already here: ‘He’s going to be a household name’

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The inaugural Wilt Chamberlain Trophy, awarded to the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year, is on display in Paolo Banchero’s home, on a table behind his couch. Guard Cole Anthony likes to call Banchero the league’s “most underappreciated player.” “He’s a superstar, but I think people are still learning about him, which is mind-boggling to me,” Anthony …

As Paolo Banchero moves toward stardom, the Orlando Magic thrive: The IkoSystem
1 year, 11 months ago

As Paolo Banchero moves toward stardom, the Orlando Magic thrive: The IkoSystem

New York Times  

HOUSTON — As members of the Orlando Magic unwound in the visitors’ locker room following an impressive 116-110 comeback win over the Houston Rockets, one particular teammate tried to exit the room as quickly as possible. “We’ve been saying from the beginning, understanding we’re close getting over the hump,” Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said of the team’s turnaround. I’m …

It’s Banchero to Orlando: Magic grab Duke standout at No. 1
2 years, 6 months ago

It’s Banchero to Orlando: Magic grab Duke standout at No. 1

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero never worked out for the Orlando Magic. There were roars from the crowd at Amway Center — Banchero’s new home court — when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced just past 8 p.m. that the Magic were on the clock. “I’m super excited to get out to Orlando,” Banchero said. Choosing Banchero was a mild surprise, …

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