[ad_1] The Orlando Magic are coming into the new year with high aspirations. They did not disappoint in their season debut against their division rivals, the Miami Heat. The Magic won by a final score of 116-97 behind a strong performance by their superstar, Paolo Banchero. Banchero showed he is one of the up-and-coming faces…
[ad_1] Paolo Banchero led the Magic back into the playoffs after just two NBA seasons, gaining valuable lessons from his first postseason experience. He emphasized the importance of homecourt advantage during playoff matchups, citing the stark contrast in performance between home and away games. During Orlando’s Media Day, Banchero reflected on the significance of securing…
[ad_1] Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero says that he felt a different level of intensity/focus during Sunday’s 106-94 Eastern Conference First Round Game 7 road playoff loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (38 points/16 rebounds/2 assists/3 steals/1 block/10-28 FG/3-6 3-PT/15-18 FT). (via Orlando Magic): “It’s extremely different, I would say the intensity,…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero discussed his current inefficient stretch following Friday’s 100-97 home loss (23 points/8 rebounds/2 assists/2 steals/7 turnovers/8-18 FG/1-6 3-PT/6-7 FT/-3 +/-). *averaging 20.0 PPG/7.7 RPG/4.0 APG/5.0 TOV/39.6% FG/15.8% 3-PT/78.9% FT during the last three games* *Magic are on a 3-game losing streak/all losses were at home* (via Orlando Magic): Reporter:…
[ad_1] Following his second career triple-double in Thursday’s triumph over New Orleans, the Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero received praise from head coach Jamahl Mosley, as reported by Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter video link). Mosley commended the former No. 1 overall pick for his performance, highlighting Banchero’s ability to read the defense,…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero couldn’t be happier about the four-year contract extension of head coach Jamahl Mosley. (via Orlando Magic): “Coach Mose has been a live wire since the first day I met him, just an ultimate players coach. He’s been a huge help since I first got here. I remember my first…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero thought the New York Knicks’ defensive pressure and physicality caused problems during Friday’s 98-74 road loss (34.2% FG as a team). (via Orlando Magic): “I think they did a good job speeding us up, pressuring, being physical, blowing up some of our actions, ball screens, and motion. You…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley applauded Paolo Banchero’s continued growth after last night’s 113-91 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (29 points/8 rebounds/5 assists/10-16 FG/1-4 3-PT/8-9 FT/+30 +/-). (via Orlando Magic): “He’s continuing to learn. We’ve said it from the moment he got here about how much of a winner he is, and…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs discussed Paolo Banchero’s big time game-winning shot following last night’s 112-109 road win vs. the Detroit Pistons. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “Paolo probably not having his best game dealing with illness, just missed two free throws. For your group to have the confidence to go to him that moment,…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero says that balancing out his offensive game has been a major focus in year two. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “With your size, do you feel like a lot of people try to put you in that 4 to 5 when you have the ability to play 1 through 5…
