Paolo Banchero Named to the 2023-2024 Eastern Conference All-Star Team

Optimus_Steel · Post #21 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:41 am

Audi wrote:At 21, folks.

Super impressive and puts things in perspective. He is for real.

Optimus_Steel · Post #22 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:42 am

3ddman23 wrote:So cool. Well deserved he has singled handled made this team some what relevant. He just doesn't get the attention he deserves for what he has done in his short nba career thus far. He is in some pretty elite categories to start here and hopefully it continues into a hall of fame career, here in orlando.

Franz is next !!!

Here here!

And indeed Franz is next.

Rainwater · Post #23 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:49 am

Knightro wrote:It's kind of crazy to go back just a few days before the 2022 NBA Draft when legitimately 95% of the people on this board expected Jabari Smith Jr. to be the Magic's pick at No. 1.

Here were are just a year and a half later and Paolo's not just the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, but now an all-star in year 2 averaging 23-7-5 and Jabari is merely a solid stretch 4 averaging 13-8.

I came to post this. And not only that many had to warm up to idea he was even worth the pick.

Post #24 » by **eyriq** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:49 am

KillMonger wrote:what's up john hollinger? i thought paolo had "no chance"?

Hollinger is a clown

Post #25 » by **SOUL** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:50 am

Proud of P5!! More to come keep working!

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #26 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:51 am

Knightro wrote:It's kind of crazy to go back just a few days before the 2022 NBA Draft when legitimately 95% of the people on this board expected Jabari Smith Jr. to be the Magic's pick at No. 1.

Here were are just a year and a half later and Paolo's not just the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, but now an all-star in year 2 averaging 23-7-5 and Jabari is merely a solid stretch 4 averaging 13-8.

And honestly, I thought we were going to trade him to the Rockets for Jabari when we drafted him.

Post #27 » by **Duke4life831** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:51 am

Yall got a real good one on your hands.

Post #28 » by **Knightro** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:54 am

Read on Twitter

Better angle and camera :lol:

Rainwater · Post #29 » by **Rainwater** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:58 am

Knightro wrote:

Read on Twitter

Better angle and camera

It’s funny as soon as they said “From the Orlando Magic” they celebrated. It would be funny if they said Joe Ingles, lol.

best of luck · Post #30 » by **best of luck** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 12:59 am

Man was sweating after Randle got in and then got to the last envelope.
So pleased for Paolo and seeing all the panel went with him as well.
Been a joy watching him become the player he is and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him and us Magic fans.

richi_v25 · Post #31 » by **richi_v25** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:04 am

Why didn't we draft J.Smith we need shooting not another big... but he didn't even workout with our team... can we trade him... oh he's rookie of the year... oh he's an all star... LMAO this forum in a nutshell. Congrats homie so happy to hear "from the Orlando Magic" i was worried until the end.

richi_v25 · Post #32 » by **richi_v25** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:06 am

Rainwater wrote:
Knightro wrote:

Read on Twitter

Better angle and camera

It’s funny as soon as they said “From the Orlando Magic” they celebrated. It would be funny if they said Joe Ingles, lol.

Yeah right from Orlando Magic...Franz Wagner... oh i need another water bottle :oops:

Post #33 » by **Duke4life831** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:13 am

Got curious to see how often the #1 pick makes the all star game in his 2nd year. These are the last 5

Zion
AD
Kyrie
Blake
Rose

That is some top tier talent there. As long as Paolo doesnt eat himself into horrible shape and if he can stay healthy. Youre looking at a guy with some top tier talent.

KillMonger · Post #34 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:17 am

Read on Twitter

Black and Blue · Post #35 » by **Black and Blue** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:18 am

This is such awesome news. Congrats to the Magic organization for drafting and developing him. Keeps getting better and better.

RookieStar · Post #36 » by **RookieStar** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:24 am

Woot woot woot!!!

Gratz PB!! I think if you keep it up you will eclipse shaq penny tmac d12 and etc as THE Magic Player

Post #37 » by **eyriq** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:25 am

KillMonger wrote:

Read on Twitter

Man, we've really failed to build contenders around young stars.

Post #38 » by **Howard Mass** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:33 am

I was nervous when EJ had that final envelope.

Congrats Paolo!

KillMonger · Post #39 » by **KillMonger** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:36 am

eyriq wrote:
KillMonger wrote:

Read on Twitter
Man, we've really failed to build contenders around young stars.

wouldn't necessarily say that, 2 out of the 4 went to the finals....then it became issues with the front office....the other guy was not on board with the way the FO wanted to go, he wanted emeka instead of Dwight....either way we got to do right by Paolo

Magic#1 · Post #40 » by **Magic#1** » Fri Feb 2, 2024 1:41 am

I was confident Paolo would be good. I was very wrong about his ceiling. He has All-NBA potential. He deserves this and is becoming an absolute stud. Now I hope he goes and puts his recruiting shoes on during ASW.