Can Paolo Banchero play Center?

[basketballRob]

Paolo can't play center. He doesn't have the size.

You do realise that Banchero now is larger than 3rd-year D12-Howard, right? That said, the Magic drafted Howard to be a PF, so what do I know.

Howard has like a 7'6" wingspan.

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[T-Cat]

Paolo can't play center. He doesn't have the size.

You do realise that Banchero now is larger than 3rd-year D12-Howard, right? That said, the Magic drafted Howard to be a PF, so what do I know.

Howard has like a 7'6" wingspan.

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Howard was a more dynamic athlete than Paolo! Paolo is more skilled than Howard though!

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[JoshuaPotter]

You do realise that Banchero now is larger than 3rd-year D12-Howard, right? That said, the Magic drafted Howard to be a PF, so what do I know.

Howard has like a 7'6" wingspan.

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Howard was a more dynamic athlete than Paolo! Paolo is more skilled than Howard though!

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Pretty much agree.

Paolo is more skilled offensively then Howard overall. I think that one is easy. This is one of those, "if Paolo had Howards level of defensive instinct" he would be an MVP candidate right now.

[zaymon]

If Howard had Paolo skill set he would be goat. Dwight had killer instinct

[Last Guardian]

WCJ is maybe not an exciting player, but he is a solid defensive guy. Much better than Paolo on that end. Also Paolo would lose the size advantage he has most of the time at PF

[ORLMagicGirl15]

Paolo can't play center. He doesn't have the size.

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Forget about the size, he doesn’t have the defensive skills.

[Orlando Dawg]

Probably better at small forward than center.

We also learned last year when he got a technical in street clothes for arguing calls that Paulo would make a great player/coach as well.

[ORLMagicGirl15]

Probably better at small forward than center.

We also learned last year when he got a technical in street clothes for arguing calls that Paulo would make a great player/coach as well.

I was at that game. We were all confused. It was against the 76ers.

[Idiosyncratic]

Can't play full time center, but there absolutely should be lineups where he is the center.

[T-Cat]

Howard has like a 7'6" wingspan.

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Howard was a more dynamic athlete than Paolo! Paolo is more skilled than Howard though!

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Pretty much agree.

Paolo is more skilled offensively then Howard overall. I think that one is easy. This is one of those, "if Paolo had Howards level of defensive instinct" he would be an MVP candidate right now.

I agree 1000%! Defensive is all about effort, he has the ability. If he could play with more intensity on the defensive end and play more around the basket on offense, the league is on trouble

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[drsd]

Paolo can't play center. He doesn't have the size.

You do realise that Banchero now is larger than 3rd-year D12-Howard, right? That said, the Magic drafted Howard to be a PF, so what do I know.

Howard has like a 7'6" wingspan.

My original point: it is very common for PFs late in their career to transfer to C.

Thus: Banchero is now a PF for the foreseeable future (with some SF minutes), but late in his career, sure he can projected to log C minutes.

[JoshuaPotter]

You can't teach Howards level of instinct and drive. This is what made Dwight a generational player of his caliber. A mere simple fact that if Dwight made free throws then even with his bombastic personality I do not think he gets snubbed as one of the greatest players of all time.

Also him making free throws at a better clip might also have won a championship as "hack a Howard" strategy gets removed.

[Optimus_Steel]

He can. Should he? No, other than a few minutes in certain small lineups.

[eyriq]

Its not bad as a situational curveball. I think the offense can be really good with him at the 5.

[JBSouthpaw]

You can't teach Howards level of instinct and drive. This is what made Dwight a generational player of his caliber. A mere simple fact that if Dwight made free throws then even with his bombastic personality I do not think he gets snubbed as one of the greatest players of all time.

Also him making free throws at a better clip might also have won a championship as "hack a Howard" strategy gets removed.

I wouldn't put Howard's "drive" in the pro column, I thought he was a player who ONLY relied on his physical attributes. Cared more about off the court stuff, didn't improve his game, i.e. free throws and a jump shot, should have been dominant for 15 years, only avg more than 20 points for 4 years. PB is SO far ahead of him above the shoulders.

[T-Cat]

You can't teach Howards level of instinct and drive. This is what made Dwight a generational player of his caliber. A mere simple fact that if Dwight made free throws then even with his bombastic personality I do not think he gets snubbed as one of the greatest players of all time.

Also him making free throws at a better clip might also have won a championship as "hack a Howard" strategy gets removed.

I wouldn't put Howard's "drive" in the pro column, I thought he was a player who ONLY relied on his physical attributes. Cared more about off the court stuff, didn't improve his game, i.e. free throws and a jump shot, should have been dominant for 15 years, only avg more than 20 points for 4 years. PB is SO far ahead of him above the shoulders.

You're telling me if you had the #1 pick and had a choice of Dwight Howard or Paolo Banchero, you would choose Paolo?

[JBSouthpaw]

You can't teach Howards level of instinct and drive. This is what made Dwight a generational player of his caliber. A mere simple fact that if Dwight made free throws then even with his bombastic personality I do not think he gets snubbed as one of the greatest players of all time.

Also him making free throws at a better clip might also have won a championship as "hack a Howard" strategy gets removed.

I wouldn't put Howard's "drive" in the pro column, I thought he was a player who ONLY relied on his physical attributes. Cared more about off the court stuff, didn't improve his game, i.e. free throws and a jump shot, should have been dominant for 15 years, only avg more than 20 points for 4 years. PB is SO far ahead of him above the shoulders.

You're telling me if you had the #1 pick and had a choice of Dwight Howard or Paolo Banchero, you would choose Paolo?

what knowledge to you have at the time? not knowing PBs PEAK yet, no I'd say Dwight because I know we'd get 10 years from him.
But ask me in 15 years, when we have PB's resume.

IF you compare their 1st 2 years, DH was third in ROY, PB 1st, PB was also an All-Star 2nd year.

[MasterGMer]

I wouldn't put Howard's "drive" in the pro column, I thought he was a player who ONLY relied on his physical attributes. Cared more about off the court stuff, didn't improve his game, i.e. free throws and a jump shot, should have been dominant for 15 years, only avg more than 20 points for 4 years. PB is SO far ahead of him above the shoulders.

You're telling me if you had the #1 pick and had a choice of Dwight Howard or Paolo Banchero, you would choose Paolo?

what knowledge to you have at the time? not knowing PBs PEAK yet, no I'd say Dwight because I know we'd get 10 years from him.
But ask me in 15 years, when we have PB's resume.

IF you compare their 1st 2 years, DH was third in ROY, PB 1st, PB was also an All-Star 2nd year.

I think Dwight benefited from the team and franchise he was in at the time mostly. He has to thank Stan Van Gundy. Coach utilized his strength and size on offense and defense perfectly to level him up to become a super star. Guess what? What about his years with Lakers and Houston? Not so impressive.

Kobe even called out him. After Orlando, Dwight just not as dominate. I think my reason is right. It is the system that made him excel.

Same with Paolo. It is on the coaches to make him as dominate.