Paolo Banchero #5

Position:
PF
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002 November 12)
Birth place:
Seattle, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Italian
Dwight Howard urges Paolo Banchero to stay with the Orlando Magic

2025-03-25

Dwight Howard, a key figure in the Orlando Magic's most successful era, made a heartfelt plea, after being inducted into the Magic's Hall of Fame, to current Magic star Paolo Banchero to avoid making the same mistakes he did during his tenure with the team.
Paolo Banchero and Ty Jerome's heated exchange caught on leaked audio

2025-03-18

In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the Orlando Magic handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss in 17 games, securing a 108-103 victory. This win ended the Cavaliers' 16-game win streak. However, the game wasn’t just about the result on the scoreboard. Orlando's star player, Paolo Banchero, got into a heated exchange with Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome during the contest.
Paolo Banchero reflects on shocking win that ended Cavs' 16-game win streak

2025-03-17

The Orlando Magic shocked the basketball world with a thrilling 108-103 road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their impressive 16-game win streak. It was a game filled with drama, high stakes, and standout performances, but none shone brighter than Paolo Banchero, who played a pivotal role in the Magic's stunning upset.
Paolo Banchero weighs in on NBA stardom, facing Anthony Edwards

2025-03-15

Paolo Banchero missed two months with a torn right oblique in an injury that kept him from working out in any capacity for several weeks. The 22-year-old forward scored 43 points on 16/32 shooting as the Orlando Magic lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-111 on Friday night. 
Steve Kerr expects Paolo Banchero to play for Team USA in the Olympics

2025-02-28

Steve Kerr, former Team USA head coach and current Golden State Warriors coach, believes that Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero will play for the United States in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Trae Young blasts refs after Hawks’ loss to Magic

2025-02-21

The Atlanta Hawks returned from the All-Star break with a crucial matchup against the Orlando Magic, but frustrations with officiating overshadowed their 114-108 loss. Trae Young, who received one of the team’s three technical fouls, didn’t hold back when addressing the refs after the game, per Kevin Chouinard.
Paolo Banchero set to make comeback: eyes return Friday vs. Bucks

2025-01-09

Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to make his return in one of Orlando's upcoming back-to-back home games, either on Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Per Chris Haynes, Banchero will make his return Friday against the Bucks after being sidelined for over two months.
Paolo Banchero out indefinitely with torn oblique

2024-11-01

Paolo Banchero will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a torn right oblique, Jeff Weltman, the Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations announced. The 21-year-old star will be evaluated again in four to six weeks. Banchero was injured in the fourth quarter of Orlando’s 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
Paolo Banchero backs Franz Wagner after his horrible shooting night

2024-05-06

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero defended his teammate Franz Wagner after his poor performance in a crucial Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wagner played 35 minutes, finishing the game with 6 points (1/15 FG, 0/5 3PT, 4/4 FT), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
NBA All-Star Skills Challenge lineup revealed

2024-02-07

This year, the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge lineup will feature three No. 1 drafts from their respective seasons. According to Shams Chanaria, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, and San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will participate in the Skills Challenge.
Paolo Banchero shares advice he received from Russell Westbrook

2024-02-02

After becoming the NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season in the strongest basketball league in the world, Orlando Magic's forward Paolo Banchero was named an All-Star in his second season.
Paolo Banchero shares thoughts on Wenbanyama, In-Season Tournament

2023-11-24

Orlando Magic star and last year's Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero had the opportunity to compare Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Wembanyama and Holmgren are considered favorites to claim this season's Rookie of the Year award. Banchero admitted he's happy for both guys.
Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Ingram out vs. Canada

2023-09-10

In a significant setback for Team USA, Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Brandon Ingram will be sidelined for today's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 bronze-medal game against Canada. Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reports that all three players are unavailable due to illness.
Paolo Banchero vs. Italy: Why Team USA commitment triggered Italians

2023-09-05

"No," Paolo Banchero responded the night before the Team USA and Italy battle in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals when asked if he had any message for Italian basketball fans.
Grant Hill reveals surprising Team USA discoveries, names World Cup title contender

2023-09-03

When it comes to the FIBA World Cup, the Americans do things a bit differently compared to other participating teams. Team USA has made itself at home in a hotel of their choosing, complete with a practice gym so that they don't have to adjust their practice sessions according to schedules and facilities provided by FIBA.
Anthony Edwards jokes about lotion screwing his start, reacts to Bo Cruz's overseas move

2023-08-26

The first play: a traveling call. Opening six minutes: three turnovers by Anthony Edwards. Zero points, zero field goals, and a challenging first quarter, which put Team USA behind New Zealand by ten early in the opening FIBA World Cup match. The entire US team turned the ball over six times in the first seven minutes of the game.
Pozzecco unveils aftermath of Banchero case, explains how Europe helps NBA players

2023-08-12

Regardless of the environment, the circumstances, the opponent, or the setting, Gianmarco Pozzecco is a man who knows that it's almost a capital sin to go unnoticed.  His gestures and the way he uses encouragement to light up his players' hearts and minds have been the stuff of legend. It's only normal that the Italian tactician has almost become an iconic figure in European basketball.
Paolo Banchero explains why he chose Team USA instead of Italy

2023-07-11

Although he was first associated with the Italian national team, Paolo Banchero ultimately chose to represent Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and beyond. Before this summer, Banchero had never even visited Italy before but was always viewed as the federation's top choice for a recruit. Banchero was born in Seattle to an American mother and an Italian father. 
Paolo Banchero slammed by Italian Basketball Federation: 'He fooled us'

2023-06-26

Italian Basketball Federation president Gianni Petrucci didn't take lightly Paolo Banchero's decision to play for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Petrucci was disappointed with the lack of communication from Banchero.
Gigi Datome commented on Banchero's decision, addressed his own World Cup presence

2023-06-25

Italy had hoped that with Paolo Banchero, they could claim a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, but their plans were marred by the coronavirus pandemic. The talented basketball player then spent the season at Duke, so the Orlando Magic selected him with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
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NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Orlando Magic 34:31 50.6%
339/669
32.3%
91/282
72.8%
293/402
7.6
6.5/1.1
4.8 0.8 3 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.6 48 »
23/24 Orlando Magic 35:11 49.2%
573/1165
34.5%
135/391
72.7%
442/608
7.1
6/1.1
5.3 0.9 3.2 0.6 - 1.9 - 22.9 20 87 »
22/23 Orlando Magic 33:44 47%
394/837
29.8%
85/285
73.7%
394/534
6.9
5.7/1.2
3.7 0.8 2.8 0.5 - 2.2 - 20 16.1 72 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023 USA 17:20 61.7%
21/34
33.7%
2/6
68.1%
17/25
3.4
2.6/0.9
1.6 0.6 1.3 0.9 - 0.7 - 9.3 10.9 7 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
103-86 42 50%
10/20
57.1%
4/7
66.7%
4/6
11
8/3
4 1 4 1 0 36 34
120-95 33 40%
4/10
0%
0/3
81.8%
9/11
9
9/0
7 1 3 1 3 17 21
96-76 28 40%
4/10
28.6%
2/7
50%
1/2
4
2/2
6 0 1 0 1 15 12
119-112 37 52.6%
10/19
40%
2/5
70%
7/10
10
10/0
4 0 3 1 4 33 30
97-109 38 42.1%
8/19
60%
3/5
80%
8/10
18
15/3
8 0 4 1 0 33 41
105-116 32 52.9%
9/17
0%
0/4
100%
6/6
10
10/0
4 2 5 0 3 24 23
87-96 36 46.7%
7/15
12.5%
1/8
100%
9/9
6
5/1
4 0 7 0 1 26 14
121-91 29 57.1%
8/14
20%
1/5
45.5%
5/11
6
4/2
6 1 1 0 0 24 20
92-101 37 75%
12/16
20%
1/5
66.7%
8/12
10
8/2
4 1 6 0 4 35 32
104-111 35 68.8%
11/16
25%
2/8
66.7%
4/6
7
7/0
6 1 2 0 4 32 31
118-106 39 63.6%
7/11
33.3%
2/6
83.3%
10/12
7
7/0
1 0 4 1 2 30 25
105-120 30 47.1%
8/17
60%
3/5
83.3%
5/6
8
7/1
5 1 2 0 0 30 30
108-116 39 53.8%
7/13
37.5%
3/8
100%
8/8
6
4/2
5 1 2 0 3 31 30
103-108 38 21.4%
3/14
37.5%
3/8
81.8%
9/11
11
9/2
7 1 2 1 1 24 24
118-111 37 56%
14/25
28.6%
2/7
81.8%
9/11
10
9/1
3 0 1 0 2 43 37
93-113 34 71.4%
10/14
50%
4/8
100%
2/2
11
10/1
4 4 1 1 3 34 45
97-84 36 47.1%
8/17
33.3%
2/6
75%
3/4
5
3/2
3 1 1 1 1 25 20
109-111 37 55.6%
5/9
57.1%
4/7
70%
7/10
6
6/0
2 1 2 0 4 29 26
123-125 37 50%
5/10
0%
0/5
90.9%
10/11
9
7/2
3 0 3 0 1 20 18
113-114 39 66.7%
10/15
80%
4/5
90%
9/10
8
8/0
8 4 3 1 2 41 52
102-104 39 66.7%
4/6
33.3%
1/3
80%
12/15
4
3/1
5 1 4 0 2 23 22
115-121 36 70.6%
12/17
40%
4/10
62.5%
5/8
6
6/0
5 2 5 0 4 41 35
82-122 32 53.3%
8/15
14.3%
1/7
77.8%
7/9
5
4/1
4 1 2 1 1 26 20
110-90 29 40%
4/10
50%
1/2
88.9%
8/9
5
3/2
5 0 3 1 1 19 19
104-105 28 26.7%
4/15
16.7%
1/6
76.9%
10/13
6
6/0
2 0 1 1 4 21 10
108-114 37 53.3%
8/15
30%
3/10
68.8%
11/16
10
8/2
5 0 3 0 1 36 29
102-86 29 36.4%
4/11
44.4%
4/9
80%
4/5
8
6/2
6 0 0 1 2 24 26
106-112 33 46.2%
6/13
44.4%
4/9
87.5%
7/8
6
6/0
4 0 4 1 3 31 25
112-111 33 53.8%
7/13
0%
0/4
75%
3/4
7
7/0
6 0 5 1 1 17 15
112-90 29 45.5%
5/11
33.3%
1/3
62.5%
5/8
8
8/0
4 1 1 3 3 18 22
111-130 31 66.7%
8/12
33.3%
1/3
80%
4/5
0
0/0
9 1 2 0 1 23 24
104-99 37 50%
9/18
0%
0/6
0%
0/1
6
5/1
3 1 2 0 2 18 10
113-99 33 30.8%
4/13
0%
0/6
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
6 2 3 1 4 9 4
119-90 33 52.6%
10/19
0%
0/4
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
3 1 3 0 1 21 13
125-119 44 38.5%
5/13
25%
2/8
33.3%
1/3
5
5/0
6 1 5 0 3 17 8
121-113 39 50%
8/16
50%
3/6
50%
7/14
9
8/1
7 0 3 0 2 32 27
79-101 33 10%
1/10
0%
0/4
75%
6/8
9
8/1
6 0 5 2 1 8 5
109-93 31 58.3%
7/12
42.9%
3/7
42.9%
3/7
12
12/0
2 0 5 1 5 26 23
100-113 29 28.6%
4/14
0%
0/2
66.7%
2/3
7
4/3
5 2 1 1 1 10 11
121-94 29 44.4%
8/18
0%
0/2
71.4%
5/7
4
4/0
4 0 2 0 1 21 13
122-93 25 46.2%
6/13
28.6%
2/7
80%
4/5
5
5/0
2 0 7 1 2 22 10
104-99 27 66.7%
4/6
50%
1/2
81.8%
9/11
8
6/2
6 0 6 1 2 20 24
106-109 26 46.2%
6/13
62.5%
5/8
70%
7/10
7
7/0
3 2 3 1 1 34 31
102-99 37 76.9%
10/13
22.2%
2/9
71.4%
5/7
7
7/0
4 0 4 0 2 31 26
119-115 39 76.5%
13/17
33.3%
3/9
68.2%
15/22
13
9/4
9 1 4 2 4 50 54
124-111 36 37.5%
3/8
25%
1/4
53.8%
7/13
7
4/3
3 1 3 0 3 16 10
116-101 37 27.3%
3/11
50%
1/2
54.5%
6/11
6
5/1
9 0 0 1 2 15 17
97-116 31 50%
8/16
50%
4/8
83.3%
5/6
11
7/4
3 1 0 1 2 33 36

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Orlando Magic 34:03 50.7%
339/669
32.3%
91/282
72.9%
293/402
7.6
6.5/1.1
4.8 0.8 3 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.6 48 »
Regular season 33:57 50.8%
316/622
32.5%
87/268
72.3%
274/379
7.4
6.3/1.1
4.8 0.8 2.9 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.5 45 »
Playoffs 35:40 48.9%
23/47
28.6%
4/14
82.6%
19/23
10
9/1
5 1.3 4 0.7 - 2 - 25.7 26 3 »
Home game 33:43 50.6%
162/320
32.1%
45/140
74.8%
184/246
7.2
6.1/1.2
5.2 0.7 3.2 0.7 - 2.1 - 25.7 23.8 25 »
Away game 34:26 50.7%
177/349
32.4%
46/142
69.9%
109/156
8
6.9/1.1
4.3 0.9 2.8 0.5 - 2.1 - 26.1 23.4 23 »
Wins 33:43 51.9%
154/297
37.3%
47/126
72.5%
145/200
8.4
7/1.3
5.7 0.7 2.5 0.6 - 2 - 27 27.2 22 »
Losses 34:20 49.7%
185/372
28.2%
44/156
73.3%
148/202
7
6/1
4 0.9 3.3 0.6 - 2.2 - 25 20.6 26 »
Last 5 games 35:36 46.2%
36/78
40.7%
11/27
74.4%
29/39
10.4
8.8/1.6
5.8 0.4 3 0.8 - 1.6 - 26.8 27.6 5 »
October 36:00 56.9%
37/65
34.4%
11/32
64.4%
38/59
8.8
6.4/2.4
5.6 0.6 2.2 0.8 - 2.6 - 29 28.6 5 »
January 31:36 44%
59/134
32%
16/50
63.4%
45/71
7.2
6.4/0.8
4.4 0.6 4 0.7 - 1.9 - 21.1 16.5 10 »
February 32:15 48.5%
79/163
26.7%
20/75
73%
65/89
6.1
5.3/0.8
4.9 0.7 2.6 0.8 - 2.3 - 23.6 19.9 12 »
March 36:08 56.9%
112/197
37.2%
32/86
78.3%
101/129
7.7
6.6/1.1
4.4 1.2 2.4 0.4 - 2.1 - 30.1 29.4 14 »
April 35:08 47.3%
52/110
30.8%
12/39
81.5%
44/54
9.7
8.4/1.3
5.3 0.6 3.9 0.6 - 1.7 - 26.3 25 7 »
Versus Miami Heat 37:30 44.8%
13/29
37.5%
6/16
66.7%
6/9
8
6/2
4.5 1 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 - 25 22 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Lakers 39:00 63.6%
7/11
33.3%
2/6
83.3%
10/12
7
7/0
1 0 4 1 - 2 - 30 25 1 »
Versus Houston Rockets 37:30 50%
15/30
35.7%
5/14
91.7%
11/12
5.5
3.5/2
4 1 1.5 0.5 - 2 - 28 25 2 »
Versus Charlotte Hornets 32:00 55.6%
15/27
35.3%
6/17
72.7%
8/11
7.5
6.5/1
6 0.5 1 0.5 - 3 - 28 28.5 2 »
Versus Sacramento Kings 30:00 61.5%
16/26
25%
2/8
56.3%
9/16
3
2/1
7.5 1 1.5 0 - 0.5 - 23.5 22 2 »
Versus Detroit Pistons 39:00 50%
8/16
50%
3/6
50%
7/14
9
8/1
7 0 3 0 - 2 - 32 27 1 »
Versus Denver Nuggets 29:00 36%
9/25
20%
1/5
63.6%
7/11
7.5
6/1.5
4.5 1.5 1 2 - 2 - 14 16.5 2 »
Versus Milwaukee Bucks 29:20 48.6%
17/35
50%
11/22
72%
18/25
6
6/0
2.3 1 4 0.7 - 2.3 - 28.3 22.3 3 »
Versus Memphis Grizzlies 32:00 30.4%
7/23
20%
2/10
65.4%
17/26
6.5
5/1.5
2.5 0.5 2 0.5 - 3.5 - 18.5 10 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Clippers 36:00 46.7%
7/15
12.5%
1/8
100%
9/9
6
5/1
4 0 7 0 - 1 - 26 14 1 »
Versus Minnesota Timberwolves 37:00 56%
14/25
28.6%
2/7
81.8%
9/11
10
9/1
3 0 1 0 - 2 - 43 37 1 »
Versus Cleveland Cavaliers 35:00 37.9%
11/29
26.7%
4/15
80%
16/20
8
6.5/1.5
5.5 1 2 1 - 1 - 25 22 2 »
Versus Atlanta Hawks 35:00 49.1%
28/57
33.3%
9/27
75.6%
34/45
8.8
8.3/0.5
5 0.3 3.3 0.8 - 2.8 - 29.3 26.3 4 »
Versus Golden State Warriors 36:30 60%
21/35
25%
4/16
55.6%
5/9
6
5.5/0.5
4 1.5 3.5 0 - 3 - 29.5 22.5 2 »
Versus Portland Trail Blazers 33:00 37.9%
11/29
0%
0/8
63.6%
7/11
7.5
6.5/1
4.5 0.5 4 1 - 1 - 14.5 9 2 »
Versus Boston Celtics 33:00 45.8%
22/48
37.5%
6/16
66.7%
10/15
6.3
4.7/1.7
4.7 0.3 2.3 0.3 - 0.7 - 24 19.7 3 »
Versus Chicago Bulls 37:00 65.2%
15/23
14.3%
2/14
83.3%
15/18
8
7/1
3.5 0 3.5 0 - 1.5 - 25.5 22 2 »
Versus Brooklyn Nets 37:00 27.3%
3/11
50%
1/2
54.5%
6/11
6
5/1
9 0 0 1 - 2 - 15 17 1 »
Versus Dallas Mavericks 37:00 75%
12/16
20%
1/5
66.7%
8/12
10
8/2
4 1 6 0 - 4 - 35 32 1 »
Versus New Orleans Pelicans 34:00 71.4%
10/14
50%
4/8
100%
2/2
11
10/1
4 4 1 1 - 3 - 34 45 1 »
Versus Washington Wizards 32:20 43.5%
20/46
58.3%
7/12
84%
21/25
10.3
8.3/2
6 0.3 3 0.7 - 0.3 - 27.3 30 3 »
Versus San Antonio Spurs 32:30 53.3%
16/30
0%
0/8
90%
9/10
8.5
8.5/0
5 1 5 0.5 - 2 - 20.5 19 2 »
Versus Utah Jazz 33:00 30.8%
4/13
0%
0/6
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
6 2 3 1 - 4 - 9 4 1 »
Versus Toronto Raptors 36:20 63.6%
21/33
53.3%
8/15
75%
24/32
8
7.7/0.3
5 1.7 4 0.7 - 3 - 30 32.3 3 »
Versus Philadelphia 76ers 27:00 66.7%
4/6
50%
1/2
81.8%
9/11
8
6/2
6 0 6 1 - 2 - 20 24 1 »
Versus Indiana Pacers 39:00 76.5%
13/17
33.3%
3/9
68.2%
15/22
13
9/4
9 1 4 2 - 4 - 50 54 1 »
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002-11-12)
Birth place:
Seattle, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Italian
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