Paolo Banchero still making SUPERSTAR TURN despite criticisms | Back to BASICS on defense
The Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero has been a lightning rod for criticism throughout his career and especially early in the season as the Magic have struggled. But during the Magic’s road trip, Banchero found a way to impact games and evolve his play in unexpected ways.
Paolo Banchero’s recent surge—highlighted by rebounding, assists, and defensive stats—shows he’s evolving beyond just scoring, even as critics question his shooting efficiency. Banchero has been playing like a star even if the league is choosing to ignore it. Can he power the Magic back into contention?
00:00 Paolo Banquero: Star Scrutiny
08:29 Paolo Banchero’s Evolving Impact
13:39 Magic’s Defense Key to Success
26:06 NBA Cup Boosts Playoff Push
30:00 Magic’s Uncertain Journey Forward
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Today's question of the day: Does the NBA Cup matter for the Magic this season?
Paolo needs to be better. He’s been okay, but kinda empty numbers. He has another level and he needs to go there starting now
Exceptionally well? Yeah no he’s played okay
We’re not a better offense. We just have more possessions due to pace. And no defense
We better not get cooked by Queta tonight 😬
The NBA cup will merit relevancy once NBA Europe, BAL and potentially G League teams participate.
He tries to force everything and then wants a call every time he misses. He can be great when he picks his times to drive or when to dish.
NOAH PENDA SHOULD NOT BE AVERAGING MORE MINUTES THAN JONATHAN ISAAC WTF 💯
What's crazy to me is if Paolo was averaging 23ppg in the 90s he would be an MVP candidate. But today he is almost just another guy.
He looks like he did when he came back from injury last year where he doesn’t seem to have any life on his shot or his lay up attempts at the basket. Serious question, did he come in out of game shape to start the season?