No. 1 Pick Paolo Banchero Drops 17 Pts & 6 Ast In Summer League Debut! 

He moves like a guard damn

Man...I think the Magic actually got it right with this pick

Told yaa. He is tailor made for NBA.. He won't make flashy highlights, he is a pure No nonsense, solid basics player.. 🔥🔥🔥

Banchero is special. Yes it's summer league but damn he looked good out there. He's moving like a guard and his passing is so good for a 6'10 PF. At first I was surprised Orlando passed on Smith but now I know why they did. Paolo schooled Jabari Smith. Orlando nailed this pick

He's gonna be a all star in the upcoming years 😤

He really deserves that 1st pick glad to have him on the magics and shoutout to rj I see his game Developing nicely

Paola Banchero most impressive skill is his play making very impressive dare I say Lebron like🤔

*Paolo Banchero Summer League debut* : 17 PTS - 4 REB - 6 AST He was +20 in 25 minutes Just the beginning for the young star 🌟

He looks more than comfortable

Banchero look good mane ain’t gone hold ya he might be a star

I didn't realize how big he was until last night. He is already built like a seasoned nba player.

6’10 ball handler who can score and pass. His passing is something else, add that to his shot creation🔥💪

You can already see the work he’s put in, his arc looks so much better, and he’s moving effortlessly

6'10 with mad skills. Finally someone that can truly lead future nba

Love his unselfishness

Ben Simmons with a jumpshot

Dude is a matchup problem. Orlando did it right.

very solid performance for the first game he will defiently help the magic get into the playoffs

Him dribbling up the floor and making passes in transition and setting the offense really reminds me of Ben Simmons except this dude can shoot. Banchero in his first summer league game what peak Ben Simmons should be at by now.

Paolo Banchero reminds me of Bron. He's definitely the best player of the draft.

He Reminds Me Of Melo Leaving Syracuse. He Can Score From Anywhere on The Floor. Easy 18 ppg

Let’s go P5

Wow!!! Very impressive debut. What can't Banchero do? He can handle the ball, shoot from the perimeter, pound it into the paint, and pass. This dude should have a nice NBA career.

He can score anywhere on the court.. and his vision is league ready

I see magic being a contender this year because they have good young talent

can play him with other big men and even give him playmaking duties, yeah this guy will be good for the magic

just different!!

I said it months ago, banchero is going to be what Ben Simmons should’ve been.

Dude looked like a grown ass man out there

Orlando has nice players!!

Vaiiii Paolinooooo

There's a good chance we look back at 2022 as having one of the most loaded drafts in years. Banchero, Holmgren and Ivey all look like they could be superstars.

he's smooth with it

His game is smooth, not too flashy but you don’t need to be flashy to be good. Magic might have gotten a gem.

PAOLO 💙

banchero looked smooth man. Him, ivey, and chet looks the best at the moment along with pippen jr. too.

League gon' be fine

Banchero was my #1 pick early in the year. Just by eye test alone. Yet I also saw a lot of defensive issues at time's. Hopefully he can lock in a bit more. Even if you aren't playing great D, gotta stay in front of your man and try to make them shoot over you. His offense is great, maybe some NBA conditioning will help him along defensively as well.

Orlando needs to run the offense through Banchero like the Nuggets use The Joker 🃏

Kendrick Perkins had some terrible draft comparisons on draft night but I think he was on point comparing Paolo to a mixture of Ben Simmons and Beasley. Beasley was a bust but he always had a smooth offensive game and great size you pair that with the Ben Simmons like playmaking ability, handle and defense and that's a star.

O town got them a superstar 🙏🏽

Man he was literally BORN for this. Both parents are athletes. He was doing this from the womb

Forza Paolo 🇮🇹

His game is identical to Carmelo Anthony. He's big, not fast but can score anywhere. He's a better passer than Melo was though.

bout time rj 💪🏾

Absolute Superstar been saying it since high school

great pick Orlando👏🏾

This man about to pass out and she want to sit around and play 21 questions 😭😭😭

Whoever’s reading this, I hope that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day!,.

as a magic fan. hopefully this the beginning of something great 🙏🏻

Rookie of the year

Patrick Mahomes looking good

Idk if I’m trippin he reminds me of lebron

If we didn’t have sabonis I think it would have been this guy for the pick. He has an nba frame and he showed versatility through these highlights I didn’t watch the game but overall I think he will be solid his whole career. He gets more of a consistent 3 he will be a problem for years I like all the guys game it’s different and gives you something to look forward to this year in the league! All the top guys in their own way will make an impact!

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This man won't stop wiping his face with the towel during the post game interview lmao

Banchero l'italiano 🔥🔥🔥

Yeah he’s gonna be good

Saw flashes of ben and dwade.. nice

Bron-esqe

If y’all don’t know he has to drink special fluids or something during the games because he sweats more than the average Joe and tends to get cramps easier

Best player in the draft hands down.

paolo vs cade crazy battle

Forza Italià 🤙🏽

He's the best player in this draft

6’10 with range can shoot the ball too

It's just one game. But I like what I see

He dropping dimes

Okay, I understand why he was the number one pick. I had no idea he was this big. I mean, we knew he was skilled, but like, not LUKA skilled or anything like that. So it was always like, "is he gonna have something else to elevate his standing?" And all of a sudden, feels like he became 6 foot 10 overnight, and his skills at that size are hilarious. Lol, I'm sitting here thinking, "there's no way that's a friggin teenager!" Paolo is gonna be pretty dang good

Bron like maybe?

P5🔥🏹

Bro is an old version of Bron not the younger Bron ! This might be scary !

Plays like Cade Cunningham

Duke nation stand up

Not gonna lie I thought Chet should have gone 1.....I didn't realize Banchero is that big.....how tall is he 6'10/6'11?

His passing is what stood out most. He looks to be in better shape than he was at Duke too.

Magic now al have a front office that knows what they are doing., Rob Hennigan left the Magic in such a bad place., that is taken years to dig out of that hole., but we are finally out ., And will build a contending team.!

it's gonna be a tough ROTY competition between banchero and ben simmons

LOL People say Paolo takin it EZ. Guy was routinely posting up, being one play ahead with his passing and his handles and pull up game looked super comfortable. Dude was playing rec ball while Jabari and the other young guys playing like their Red Bull boost bout to wear off. He'll (hopefully) be ready for preseason working plays with his teammates.

He really sweat like A lot

He reminds me of a Ben Simmons with a jumper. Don't judge me lol.

Ok 1 Is special

This boy gonna be good told niggas

Paolo Banchero Playing like lebron with the style Impressive 🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪🐐🐐🐐👑👑👑

He's like anthony davis

Magic Johnson

Yo

Reminds me a little bit of Danny granger. Not flashy. All business

Brown Magic - Banchero White Magic - Luka Black Magic - Magic Johnson

He’s like a bigger stronger Cade

Jabari is not engaged on Defense

These new prototypes...in the mold of Luka Doncic...Just when you thought Lebron was the mold....Now they can shoot with range out the gate...

I think he'll play more in the paint in the regular season

Is he PF ?

I see some things that this dude might be that guy.

Dude is big af lol

Lol he keep wiping his face

They need to give him better towels. His did not seem to work wiping off his sweat at all!

Reading this dude measurements don’t compare to actually seeing him ball. This dude is a grown man. Lol

Basically Ben Simmons with a jumpshot. 2023 ROY calling it right now.