Paolo Banchero

ORLANDO - Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero walked into Las Vegas Summer League with a target on his back. As the No. 1 pick, the entire draft class is ...

ORLANDO - Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero walked into Las Vegas Summer League with a target on his back. Banchero averaged 20 points, five rebounds and six assists during the first two games of the Magic's Summer League run. Orlando went 2-0 in the games Banchero played in, and he looked like a man amongst boys while on the court.

No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero averaged 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds in two Summer League games before the Magic decided to shut him down.

“I was happy with the way I played, but there was a lot I could improve on,” he said. “I was happy with how I played. They were happy with how I played.

The Orlando Magic were pleased with Paolo Banchero as they shut him down for the Summer League. Their top pick has a lot more to learn before training camp.

He was a force that demanded attention every time he touched the ball. With all eyes on him, Banchero more than stepped up to the plate. I have to be sharp and on point all the time. If his passing translates, he will have a lot more options. A year and a half ago I was in high school and I wasn’t used to that. And perhaps it would have been helpful to see how he responded to a high-turnover game with one more performance. “I feel I did well,”Banchero said after Monday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. “I was happy with the way I played. Undoubtedly it showed the league just how good he can be. Then against the Kings, Banchero scored 23 points to go with six rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks but also had eight turnovers, including critical ones down the stretch. Orlando went 2-0 with Banchero on the floor. The bigger work came after games. And he made some impressive defensive plays to quiet some concerns about his defensive ability.

Obviously it's a great start for Banchero and, at least so far, justifies his status as the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. This fall, we'll see how well he ...

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Banchero, the No.1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, averaged 20 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds in his first two games in the Summer League. As Magic coach Jamahl ...

They were happy with how I played. “I was happy with how I played. Banchero, the No.1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, averaged 20 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds in his first two games in the Summer League. As Magic coach Jamahl Mosley pointed out, “I want to give these other guys an opportunity to play, to kind of be able to show what they’re capable of doing.

The Orlando Magic and Coach Jamahl Mosley have been impressed enough by Paolo Banchero's Summer League play that they decided to shut him down for the rest.

“I want to give these other guys an opportunity to play, to kind of be able to show what they’re capable of doing,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. Mosley and the Magic decided to shut down Banchero so that they could focus on evaluating his teammates on the roster. “That’s the point of Summer League, you know, give them a chance … an opportunity for these other guys to see what they’re capable of doing. He explains to me the things that he sees on the floor. It’s only two games, but you’re watching those film sessions, and you realize how he’s registering all of it. 6 AST pic.twitter.com/nlklro39t5 July 9, 2022

The Orlando Magic have shut down number one overall pick Paolo Banchero after just two Summer League games in order to get a look at other players.

"I was happy with the way I played, but there was a lot I could improve on," Banchero said, according to ESPN. "The second game I had a lot of turnovers. It’s only two games, but you’re watching those film sessions and you realize how he’s registering all of it. Banchero, who played just one year at Duke before declaring for the draft, averaged 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds in his two Summer League appearances. an opportunity for these other guys to see what they’re capable of doing. "I want to give these other guys an opportunity to play, to kind of be able to show what they’re capable of doing," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. "Watching film together, he’s observing those things.

Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said he wants to evaluate other players on the summer league roster for potential roster spots.

They [Magic] were happy with how I played.” So that’s how you can make the judgment that it’s time [to] let these other guys get those moments.” But, according to Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley, Banchero’s time in Summer League has come to an end.

NBA Summer League is in full swing out in Las Vegas, and the action continued on Monday night with another six games. The night was supposed to feature a ...

Unfortunately, Ryan injured his ankle in the process, so he wasn't able to fully celebrate. Ryan made 6 of his 11 attempts from 3-point range en route to a team-high 23 points, and also knocked down an outrageous game winner to lift the Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks. Liddell, who had returned to the game after a scary fall in the first quarter, went down awkwardly while trying to post up his defender. While it's a bit disappointing we won't get to see any more of Banchero, especially ahead of his matchup with Holmgren, the Magic's decision is understandable. "I want to give these other guys an opportunity to play, to kind of be able to show what they're capable of doing," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. NBA Summer League is in full swing out in Las Vegas, and the action continued on Monday night with another six games.

The Orlando Magic have seen enough of Paolo Banchero. The number one draft pick played just two games in the Summer League before the team decided.

Banchero isn’t going to get anything more out of playing another couple SL games than he will from private workouts and games.” Banchero isn't going to get anything more out of playing another couple SL games than he will from private workouts and games.https://t.co/oB127LUnEl The move blindsided more than a few fans, who expected to see a lot more of Banchero before Summer League is over.

LAS VEGAS - It took the Orlando Magic just two games to say, 'we've seen enough.' No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero has been shut down for...

It was never really announced by the team, but Paolo Banchero did leave the Magic’s second game with a noticeable limp. I didn’t shoot well from the field, but I got to the free throw line 15 times, so that’s a positive.” Banchero finished that game with a monster line of 23 points, six rebounds, six assists, four steals, and two blocked shots. — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp)July 9, 2022 "I thought I got it clean… — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp)July 9, 2022 the Kings 🔥pic.twitter.com/xJlNIisI7o In Sudden Death overtime, the second overtime period, Paolo Banchero was responsible for a huge blocked dunk attempt that would’ve lost Orlando the game. — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp)July 9, 2022 “I was happy with the way I played, but there’s a lot I could improve on. “I was happy with how I played, they were happy with how I played. Paolo Banchero’s Summer League finished with him averaging 20 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.0 block per game.

The fans in Orlando missed an opportunity to see the top two picks in the NBA Draft face off as the Orlando Magic shut down Paolo Banchero.

After all, he scored 21 points against him in their matchup against Gonzaga in November — and that was with Banchero dealing with cramps for most of the second half. Maybe the organization was playing it safe by shutting down Banchero and not risking further damage to whatever was bringing discomfort to his ankle. At the end of the day, a Summer League matchup is inconsequential. Certainly giving Banchero a huge stage to showcase himself on national TV and in front of a packed crowd would give the young player a bit of pressure to play against. Banchero defended and blocked a shot at the end of the game that allowed the team to pull off another victory. In the first game Banchero matched up against Smith, a player most analysts had Orlando selecting before Banchero, and clearly won the matchup not to mention the game. The team was just starting to adjust to Banchero’s style of play and had won some close games with him. Certainly fans were free to speculate other reasons — it is easy to joke that the Magic were afraid of their top pick losing the individual matchup with the second overall pick and making them look bad. But the Magic shut him down. The team shut down Banchero after two Summer League games, just hours before the much-hyped matchup with Holmgren and the Thunder. Still, there was much more Banchero needed to show. It was the perfect matchup and time to see what the Orlando Magic’s first pick could do against Oklahoma City Thunder’s second overall pick.

It only took a pair of Summer League games for the Orlando Magic to shut down Paolo Banchero. Banchero, the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft, ...

And we've seen what Paolo was capable of doing." NBA fans would love to see Banchero play a few more games in the Summer League for selfish reasons. It only took a pair of Summer League games for the Orlando Magic to shut down Paolo Banchero.