What the Magic’s Hot Stretch Means for Paolo Banchero | NBA on Prime
Zach Lowe joins NBA on Prime’s Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, and Taylor Rooks to discuss the Orlando Magic’s recent hot stretch without Paolo Banchero and what it means for him once he returns. The crew breaks down how the Magic have found success with expanded roles for their supporting cast, what Paolo can learn from watching this run, and how Orlando can keep the momentum going once Banchero returns to the lineup.
They also discuss the Toronto Raptors, one of the NBA’s early surprises. The Nightcap panel examines what’s driving Toronto’s strong start, how they continue to pick up unexpected wins, and why their current level of play is sustainable over the full season.
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30 Comments
Love to see the raptors getting their flowers early this season!
the ghetto came out in glimpses from UD
Franz is the best player on that roster and will be an all star this season.
Franz was awful in the clutch. That's where Paolo fits
Id trade paolo for giannis and call it a day
2nd year in a row Orl played better when Banchero got hurt.
Franz is the better team player, Paulo is the better one on one player but one on one screws the team flow and chemistry that’s y team does better when Paulo is out, that’s what happened last yr when Paulo was out
The Magic don’t need Paolo to win during the 82. They need him to win 16.
He needs to change his shot selection but also they need to get him in PnR and get him easier shots.
The Magic absolutely need Jalen Suggs though. He is an absolute terror on defense and creates controlled chaos on offense. No Suggs, difficult to win. Suggs is the Key.
Paolo is the best player on the team. Period. When the playoffs arrive and teams take away what you do best, Paolo has consistently risen to the occasion. I love Franz, but NO. Franz is the better defender but it stops there. Paolo is the better shooter, passer, rebounder, ball-handler, etc… If both players were available on the trading market, Paolo would bring back the better returns.
Its so funny how the east is open when its not these out of touch media heads having their generic expected teams at the top. No boston, no knicks, no bucks, no ??? Oh idk what to think.. must be a free conference. Why dont you shut up and give teams there just do for building and becoming contenders in their own right.
Plus Paolo isnt going anywhere.
I dont really care if Franz is better than Paolo or if Paolo is better than Franz we got BOTH😂
past data shows Magic is better without Banchero. he plays like old lebron.
Spurs are 5-1 without wemby
Griffin is brilliant . Saying exactly what I’ve been saying
Omg crazy take. Its almost like they watched the magic play instead of just reading stats.
Paulo a ball hog
Magic VS OKC
Finals 🏆
Mid.
Let’s talk Lakers and the GOAT. 🐐
Banchero needs to improve. He’ll become michael beasley 2.0 if he dont become complete and efficient and forceful
So does Wemby have to also change his game since the Spurs have been playing better without him?
Dirk I love you but this was your chance to praise our Orlando Germans for once!! Come on show some love and get the Franz for All Star train going!!!
They were 5-2 before he got injured
This is so funny, they basically brought Zach Lowe in to interview the panel 🤣 it’s supposed to be the other way around
It’s funny the media never talk about the Magic wins but try to divide the team with their opinion. I’m tired of us getting overlooked like we have to win a championship or something to get pub. The current heat team haven’t did anything but they talk about them has if their championship contenders
I like this line up. Got Dirk in there too?? 👌
Dirk is there to chill and collect a paycheck lol
Stoked they got Zach. Best journalist in the game!
the best weeks the last years were always without Paolo… I could not believe it but if you look at the numbers its just the truth…
Magic should trade Paolo to the Knicks for Mitchell Robinson and Mikal Bridges. Win win trade for both teams.
Because paolo’s shot selection is awful. The offense just flows better when he’s out