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Everyone knows Banchero can score 25 points a night. The less-told story is his emergence as one of the NBA's most sophisticated playmakers — a 6'10" forward who can run an offense like a point guard.
Orlando Magic
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Orlando Magic
2022-present
No. 1 Overall Pick
Selected 1st overall in 2022 NBA Draft
NBA All-Star
Selected as All-Star in 2025
Duke Product
One-and-done at Duke — dominant as freshman
Rising Superstar
One of the brightest young stars in the NBA at age 22
Career Earnings
~$45M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Endorsements
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Nike basketball athlete
2022-present
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 45.9% | 30.5% |
| 2024-25 | 34 | 28.5 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 22.6 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 45.5% | 33.5% |
Paolo Banchero has averaged 28.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game in the injury-shortened stretches of the 2024-25 season — production from a 22-year-old power forward that places him among the most skilled young scorers in the league and positions Orlando as a legitimate future Eastern Conference contender built around his development.
His offensive skill set is unusual for a player at his position. At 6-foot-10 and approximately 250 pounds, he can handle the ball in the pick-and-roll as either the ball handler or the screener, shoot pull-up jumpers off the dribble from the perimeter, and operate in the post against smaller defenders who lack the physicality to prevent him from reaching his spots. The versatility of his offensive menu makes single-coverage inadequate and zone defenses ineffective against his combination of size and skill from multiple angles.
Banchero won Rookie of the Year in 2022-23, averaging 20.0 points and 6.9 rebounds in 80 games — an immediate statement of professional readiness that few recent first-overall picks have made as cleanly. His 2023-24 follow-up (22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists on 45.5% shooting across 80 games) confirmed the trajectory before injuries disrupted his third season.
He attended Duke for one season before Orlando selected him 1st overall in 2022. The selection was questioned by some analysts who preferred other prospects at the top of the draft; the subsequent seasons have made those questions academic.
Personal Life & Family
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Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Did You Know?
His mother Rhonda was a standout basketball player at the University of Washington — basketball talent runs deep in his family.
Has Italian citizenship through his father Mario and has said he's proud of his Italian-American heritage.
Was a star football player in high school before fully committing to basketball.
Was selected first overall despite many expecting Jabari Smith Jr. to go #1 — the Magic surprised everyone on draft night.
Career Honors
Rookie of the Year (2023)
All-Star (2025)
All-Rookie First Team
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