The Official Paolo Banchero Thread: 2022-2023 NBA Rookie of the Year

[J the Drafter]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

I’d rather have a scorer like Cole putting additional pressure on the defense than a spot-up shooter simply standing around and waiting for a pass. I’m assuming that his play going forward will resemble his first few months instead of his performance after getting hurt, granted.

[basketballRob]

Banchero won the state title as a football quarterback like Suggs.

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[MagicTownBaller]

I just watched some highlights of Julius Randle compared to Paolo and man, Julius only has like 1 or 2 moves he does consistently, while Paolo has excellent footwork.

[Rainwater]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

I’d rather have a scorer like Cole putting additional pressure on the defense than a spot-up shooter simply standing around and waiting for a pass. I’m assuming that his play going forward will resemble his first few months instead of his performance after getting hurt, granted.

Cole needs to go. He is super inefficient and I could see him taking the ball away from the true future of this team.

[pinoynurse]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

this.

i actually want point paolo lol

i am more intrigued with his passing ability than his scoring. IMO if he can grow that aspect of his game, he can become a top player in this league

[magickingdom]

How about we give them time to grow and mesh, before we start blowing it all up?
I have a suspicion that Coach Mosley just might know what he’s doing? And if He thought he could build a team with this kid, maybe we ought to see what he can build before we tear it down for him.
Building the team is a process, and it seems that everything is getting a little clearer. I’m sure they will recognize when a player is not going to grow into what they need him to be.

[RookieStar]

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Yeah look at those moves. As much as I value JS sweet sweet stroke, no way could I see him do all those things PAolo is showing in the offensive end.

[MagicFan101]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

this.

i actually want point paolo lol

i am more intrigued with his passing ability than his scoring. IMO if he can grow that aspect of his game, he can become a top player in this league

This is why I’m actually more hyped about Suggs now.

A super elite, ultra aggressive big defender in the back court is extremely valuable now that we have two playmaking forwards.

Fultz likely is not in our long term plans and it sounds like we are protecting our cap space for 2023.

Can we add a great scoring, deep threat guard in 2023?

[thelead]

I’m wondering how Xatticus is doing… I’m pretty sure he was dreading this outcome. I’m still not feeling this move but we’ll see how it all plays out. I was really set on Jabari or Chet.

[jonbob17]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

We are going to need some one that is capable of scoring the basketball in the 2nd unit. Not really feeling too good about RJ, Okeke, Ji, or Bamba getting buckets.

Cole should have a very fixed set of minutes.

Actually I think i have said this before, but here it is again. For Suggs meet his highest outcomes he needs to be a lead guard. Maybe it's best if he plays the point when Fultz is resting, and also plays for stretches with Fultz.

I agree I don't want Cole running with the starting unit, and especially not closing out games

[magicfan217]

Everything for me going forward will be about the Franz/Paolo pairing.

There’s a lot that entices me about that combination of skill, length, playmaking, and shot creation in the frontcourt but I think it will be important to put the right players around them.

We’re going to need to give each guy the runway to develop as creators. That to me means Cole has to go. I just cannot see the appeal of having Cole hijacking possessions for stretches at a time next year and I cannot see the appeal of having the ball in his hands during late game situations over Franz/Paolo either.

I want as many on ball reps going to those two as possible.

Pretty much this....although I think you can keep cole as your 6th man and see how he handles that role before you move on from him.

[Skybox]

So Paolo’s game is basically a lot like Lebron’s…except he’s bigger

[bigdogdylan5]

So Paolo’s game is basically a lot like Lebron’s…except he’s bigger

Dont shoot me either but definitely some overlap in their games. Obviously he is definitely not the athlete lebron is which is his real secret sauce. But Weltman does think there is still room to grow with his athleticism and training. He brought it up in interview.

[Last Guardian]

Seems more like Lamar Odom than Lebron or Julius.

[Skybox]

So Paolo’s game is basically a lot like Lebron’s…except he’s bigger

Dont shoot me either but definitely some overlap in their games. Obviously he is definitely not the athlete lebron is which is his real secret sauce. But Weltman does think there is still room to grow with his athleticism and training. He brought it up in interview.

We know he’s big and agile but I was not expecting to see that his vertical is 40”

That’s elite

[Horcy]

I wasn't so excited at the beginning with the pick. I need to admit that I was focused so much on bringing a sharp outside shooter (Jabari) that I missed to pay the attention to Paolo he deserved.
I'm pretty excited right now. He's a 6'10 250 pound beast who can carry the ball as a guard. He's pretty underrated on passing. He's fantastic on that area.
Seems the new style of the all-around basketball player that can do everything on the court. He seems to be a much more skilled version of Scottie Barnes.
Added to the fact that he has Italian roots and that he will probably play for Italy makes me love this guy instantly. My wife is Italian, I lived in Italy and I love that country.

The sky is the limit for Paolo.
The core of young players we've built + the great human group that we have makes me realise that I don't remember the last time I've been so excited about the Orlando magic.
I'm constantly checking for new videos, articles, etc.
Forza Paolo! Forza Magic!

[Bakomagic]

Seems more like Lamar Odom than Lebron or Julius.

That is an interesting comp!

What Lamar and PB have in common is great ball handling and passing ability for their size, which makes them great attacking the defense to score or playmake, plus they are both able to score in the post.

One slight difference is that when attacking the basket PB relies a little more on strength and explosiveness, while Lamar relied more on length and craft.

The separation point is that PB has shown the ability to dribble into a midrange or 3p shot in isolation. This is also a common ability that separates high level role players from stars.

Could Lamar Odum be Pablo’s floor ?

If Paolo’s isolation pull up shooting proves to be ineffective in the NBA he will be a Lamar Odum type because I am confident his handle, passing and post scoring will translate.

[Bigmagicfan82]

Seems more like Lamar Odom than Lebron or Julius.

That is an interesting comp!

What Lamar and PB have in common is great ball handling and passing ability for their size, which makes them great attacking the defense to score or playmake, plus they are both able to score in the post.

One slight difference is that when attacking the basket PB relies a little more on strength and explosiveness, while Lamar relied more on length and craft.

The separation point is that PB has shown the ability to dribble into a midrange or 3p shot in isolation. This is also a common ability that separates high level role players from stars.

Could Lamar Odum be Pablo’s floor ?

If Paolo’s isolation pull up shooting proves to be ineffective in the NBA he will be a Lamar Odum type because I am confident his handle, passing and post scoring will translate.

What kept Lamar Odum from being a star was that he was lazy as hell. If Lamar Odum had any kind of motor in this league he could have been a star. So that is not a bad floor. As long as Paolo has the motor.

[Optimus_Steel]

Hello this is Mo Wagner's team.... He is freaking Hollywood star now lol

In reality this is Air Franz's team until Paolo shows it's his.

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[RookieStar]

Lamar Odom was skinny as JS when he came into the league I think. I remember those Clips days of Odom , Ricky and Miles if i remember correctly. When he got to MIA and bulked up a little to play PF he was still not in Paolo's weight class.Lamar was never the power player that Paolo was showing in the NCAA

Also.m he was infected with the Kardashian curse so there is that. Hope Paoli doesnt fall for it.