According to The Athletic's Joe Vardon, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was under serious consideration for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and is a desired piece of the puzzle going forward for the Americans.
The United States is just under 48 hours removed from winning a fifth straight gold medal in Olympic men's basketball, but USA Basketball Men's National Team Managing Director Grant Hill already has a focus set on the next Olympics.Joe Vardon, that focus includes a desire to have Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero.
The case for Banchero is as follows: he'll be 25 in July of 2028 when the Games take place in Los Angeles, and he'll have had time to add to a resume that already boasts an NBA Rookie of the Year award and 2024 All-Star appearance. At 6-foot-10 and 250 pounds, the playmaking forward is one of the bright young stars in the NBA, and has previous USA Basketball experience in his background.
As for his consideration on the Paris roster, Banchero was a part of the 41-man pool that was eventually narrowed to 12. Should Banchero have made the team, he would've been the youngest member of the team – born two years younger than Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
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