Shams: Paolo Banchero Signs 5-yr Rookie Max Extension with the Orlando Magic

Man these deals are getting crazy. But he’s a rare breed of player. Not many near 7 footers who can handle the ball and play both ways. I think he can be a Giannis type if he keeps improving.

ChiTownHero1992 · Post #8 » by **ChiTownHero1992** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:52 pm

Still best player from his draft in my mind so it is well deserved, hope he continues to play to it and doesn't get stagnate now that he's been paid

AussieBuck · Post #9 » by **AussieBuck** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:56 pm

Pantsman wrote:Man these deals are getting crazy. But he’s a rare breed of player. Not many near 7 footers who can handle the ball and play both ways. I think he can be a Giannis type if he keeps improving.

He can play both ways now?

jordanwilliams6 · Post #10 » by **jordanwilliams6** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:57 pm

Now with the core locked up, we'll see how patient the Magic FO can be. Young players don't typically win championships. Even the young guys like SGA (7th year) & Tatum (7th year) took a while to reach that path.

The best way it to let these guys continue to grow over the next 2-3 seasons and figure it out themselves given you've made the long term commitment.

Marvin Martian · Post #11 » by **Marvin Martian** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 10:59 pm

Paolo is one of the most overrated players in the league. He strangely has the reputation of an elite player like Giannis, but has the advanced stats of a Lamelo Ball.

Can't shoot, not an elite playmaker, not an efficient scorer, and not a good defender. Like what is he good at aside from aura farming?

AddiFB · Post #12 » by **AddiFB** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:01 pm

Marvin Martian wrote:Paolo is one of the most overrated players in the league. He strangely has the reputation of an elite player like Giannis, but has the advanced stats of a Lamelo Ball.

Can't shoot, not an elite playmaker, not an efficient scorer, and not a good defender. Like what is he good at aside from aura farming?

ChumboChappati · Post #13 » by **ChumboChappati** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:01 pm

Pantsman wrote:Man these deals are getting crazy. But he’s a rare breed of player. Not many near 7 footers who can handle the ball and play both ways. I think he can be a Giannis type if he keeps improving.

really?

ChumboChappati · Post #14 » by **ChumboChappati** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:05 pm

Dominator83 wrote:Paulo, Franz, bane will all be making the big bucks next year. This is when overpaying Suggs is gonna start to bite them in the ass

I dont think Suggs is overpaid. He is the glue that holds the team together. If healthy, he is likely the 5th-best player from his draft class after Mobley, Cade, Franz, and Sengun, provided Barnes continues to decline.

GIMME_DATT · Post #15 » by **GIMME_DATT** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:07 pm

A hyped up Julius Randle

Post #16 » by **SOUL** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:09 pm

GB showing their collective IQ once again lol

Post #17 » by **tsherkin** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:10 pm

That's a ton of money for Banchero.

He absolutely is not worth that at this time, so it's a big gamble. We'll see what he brings in 2026. Hope he's healthy and has at least the chance to show that he's worth this.

basketballRob · Post #18 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:10 pm

I'm interested to see what Paolo can do with a functional offense this season. I think he'll be in the top 10 in the MVP race, for sure.

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Post #19 » by **Duffman100** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:13 pm

What's the minimum expectation for them now? 2nd round?

azcatz11 · Post #20 » by **azcatz11** » Mon Jul 7, 2025 11:15 pm

Marvin Martian wrote:Paolo is one of the most overrated players in the league. He strangely has the reputation of an elite player like Giannis, but has the advanced stats of a Lamelo Ball.

Can't shoot, not an elite playmaker, not an efficient scorer, and not a good defender. Like what is he good at aside from aura farming?

What is aura farming?