{"id":95757,"date":"2024-09-14T13:10:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T17:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=95757"},"modified":"2024-09-14T13:10:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T17:10:17","slug":"top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-18-paolo-banchero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/09\/14\/top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-18-paolo-banchero\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 18 – Paolo Banchero"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next up in our ongoing top 25<\/a> rankings is\u00a0Paolo Banchero. <\/a><\/span>The young Orlando Magic<\/a> forward has exceeded all expectations and led his team to a surprising playoff appearance last year. At 21 with an incredibly polished skill set and elite shot creation abilities, Paolo checks all the boxes of a future superstar. Let’s dive into Banchero’s game and spot among the NBA’s best.<\/p>\n

Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 18 – Paolo Banchero<\/h2>\n

A Budding Superstar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Banchero is a rising superstar who doesn\u2019t get nearly enough praise. His ability to make difficult shots and carry an offense while being surrounded by negative spacing is truly remarkable. Paolo is simply one of the most skilled shot-creators in the league. Additionally, Paolo has an impressive all-around game. The 6-foot-10 forward is a high-level rebounder, playmaker, and defender. <\/span><\/p>\n

W<\/span>hile some may criticize some of Paolo\u2019s efficiency and advanced stats it\u2019s important to understand his all-around impact as well as what he did with such little help. Furthermore, Paolo still posted an impressive 5.3 win shares<\/a> including 4.0 defensive win shares. This past season highlighted that the 2022 No. 1 overall pick is on a true superstar trajectory. In just two seasons Paolo has transformed the Magic into a competitive squad. Paolo\u2019s elite scoring and well-rounded skill set could allow him to be a legit MVP candidate one day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n