{"id":91764,"date":"2024-08-22T13:20:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T17:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=91764"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:20:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T17:20:17","slug":"magic-paolo-banchero-looks-at-self-5-years-from-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/22\/magic-paolo-banchero-looks-at-self-5-years-from-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Magic Franchise Star Looks At Self 5 Years From Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Orlando Magic are among the NBA\u2019s up-and-coming young teams. Led by 2022 No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero<\/a>, the South Florida-based squad won 47 games last season, the most wins the franchise has had since 2010-11. Interestingly, when the Magic went 52-30 in 2010-11, their strengths were at the defensive end. With a young Dwight Howard<\/a> entering his prime, Orlando routinely stifled opposing offenses.<\/p>\n

Last season, the Magic also relied on their defensive mastery. Though Banchero and \u2014to a slightly lesser extent \u2014Franz Wagner<\/a> are considered to be star-caliber scorers, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley\u2019s coaching and rotations emphasized ball pressure. Unsung heroes like Jalen Suggs<\/a>, Jonathan Isaac<\/a>, and Anthony Black<\/a> made a dramatic difference for Orlando when they were on the court. However, Banchero and Wagner were usually game-changers at that end as well.<\/p>\n

Magic\u2019s Paolo Banchero Looks At Self 5 Years From Now<\/h2>\n

As the Magic continue to develop, it\u2019s to their benefit to be a high-level defensive team that\u2019s more recognized for having talented offensive players. This is one of the secrets behind the success of multiple title winners. Indeed, the Boston Celtics \u2014the reigning NBA champions \u2014were better defensively than offensively when they took down the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n

So, when Banchero looks at where he\u2019ll be in five years, his dreams of becoming an NBA champion<\/a> may come true. With internal improvement and meaningful roster additions, it becomes even more likely.<\/p>\n

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Paolo Banchero on where he thinks he\u2019ll be in 5 years:<\/p>\n

\u201cNBA champ, hopefully MVP, and one of the faces of the league. Faces of basketball, of the new generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

(h\/t @Bxnchero<\/a>, @RTNBA<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/vTIkK3DbXL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n