NEWS: Paolo Banchero Agrees to a 5-Year Maximum Extension

[bigdogdylan5]

Do not like the player option, only because I believe the Magic should sign him to a declining deal to alleviate our financials later on. This throws that out the window.

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You can’t do that while giving someone the max it’s against the CBA…

Also descending deals I am pretty sure require cap space and we’re about as hard capped as anyone can be

[Optimus_Steel]

No more excuses. He needs to be top 5 in the MVP race this year or this is a disaster.

That's a bit much but he needs to start entering top 10 conversations ASAP.

Really? He is now paid like a superstar. He needs to be a superstar.

Doesn’t the extension start two seasons from now?

[thelead]

That's a bit much but he needs to start entering top 10 conversations ASAP.

Really? He is now paid like a superstar. He needs to be a superstar.

Doesn’t the extension start two seasons from now?

starts after next season.

[AdamTheGreek]

If things go to plan we should have an NBA title by 2030, so I wouldn’t worry about the player option.

[thelead]

No more excuses. He needs to be top 5 in the MVP race this year or this is a disaster.

That's a bit much but he needs to start entering top 10 conversations ASAP.

Really? He is now paid like a superstar. He needs to be a superstar.

Franz got the same contract. Why wasn't he expected to be top 5 in the MVP voting?

Paolo is still 22. I'd love for him to make that type of jump next season but we have be realistic. I'll gladly take an above average TS% this season.

[bigdogdylan5]

I sometimes think our fanbase is insecure but gosh the OKC fans are nuts. They just won a championship and got nothing better to do then say we’re stupid for giving Paolo the max. Of course there really angry now because they have to max out Chet and JDub now lol

[jonbob17]

Player option? Thats a little dramatic. Kind of needling the front office and the team if you ask me.

[Airgordon00]

All NBA season incoming!!! We lock in our core 4 for years to come. Let’s go Magic!!!

[Kent]

Don't overthink the player option.

With how the team is spending, it's built with the expectation to win even without the extra pressure of the PO.

And as SOUL mentioned, we have the supermax.

Besides, let's be real — if Paolo ever wanted out, he could just ask for a trade regardless.

As long as the front office keeps doing its job, the players will want to be here.

[OrlMagic05]

I called it. I knew the hold up was the player option. As a magic fan I hate the player option. Gives me PTSD. If Seattle gets a team by then, kiss Paolo goodbye.

[SS_MagicMark]

So Paolo, Franz, and Suggs all expire at the same time, presuming Paolo exercises the option.

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[MasterGMer]

Next season we will be scary. But the year after that, I think we need to figure out a way to corporate with 2nd Apron and Luxury tax

[Knightro]

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[AdamTheGreek]

Player option? Thats a little dramatic. Kind of needling the front office and the team if you ask me.

Honestly, it’s there because there’s a path where Paolo can get the supermax from us earlier.
It’s wealth maximization.

[VFX]

I sometimes think our fanbase is insecure but gosh the OKC fans are nuts. They just won a championship and got nothing better to do then say we’re stupid for giving Paolo the max. Of course there really angry now because they have to max out Chet and JDub now lol

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[ORLMagicGirl15]

Player option... hmmmm... is that a money thing, a 'keep pressure on the team' thing, or 'keeping an eye on that Seattle franchise rumor' thing?

Honestly, if he is here for 8 years and has won us a championship and he wants to head out, I’m good. Since Dwight was here 8 seasons, I just want him to be here that long. It’s Franz and Suggs I am expecting to be lifers. If they leave or get traded, I’d be devastated. Especially Franz because he has no city ties here in the USA except for Ann Harbor and Orlando.

[jonbob17]

These guys might end up coming close to a billion in career earnings if everything breaks right. Paolo may have banked close to $300M by the opt out year of this extension at age 27. 35% for 8 years after that, has to be close to $700M

[uraverage]

The Magic going to spend some money that year of the player option..Don't Franz and Suggs deal end that same year?

[Knightro]

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