ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst shined light on Orlando Magic rising star Paolo Banchero and their upward trajectory in the NBA's Eastern Conference on his latest podcast.
ORLANDO — The Orlando Magic and rising star Paolo Banchero have something in common with other bright talents around the NBA:Banchero, a 2023 Rookie of the Year and an All-Star, is spearheading a Magic team that is finding its footing in the Eastern Conference after years of being an afterthought. Without the traditional staying power or attention that other franchises command, Orlando's hill to climb into national relevance is a bit steeper than that of their peers.
Banchero averaged 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists in his second season while making improvements to his game in multiple facets, but he doesn't always register in the conversations involving his fellow No. 1 overall draft picks. In a transitional period of the league where one generation of stars is starting to pass the torch to the next, Banchero can take over as one of the leading lights should he continue to develop.
The key to unlocking the next level is finding his efficiency. While his stats at face value are impressive, Banchero was still under league average in effective field goal and true shooting percentages and his 3.1 turnovers a game was a step in the wrong direction in 2023-24.
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