Paolo Banchero Sends Instagram Message To Markelle Fultz

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero sent out an Instagram message for Markelle Fultz.

Jan 7, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates with point guard Markelle Fultz (20) after defeating the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports / Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Markelle Fultz is coming off his fifth season playing for the Orlando Magic.

The former Washington star finished the year with averages of 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range in 43 games.

This summer, Fultz became a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

On July 20, Fultz remains unsigned.

Paolo Banchero recently sent out a post to his Instagram story with a message for Fultz.

Based on his wording, it sounds as if Fultz will not be returning to Orlando.

Via Jason Beede of Orlando Sentinel: "#Magic forward Paolo Banchero shares a message on his Instagram Story for Markelle Fultz: “love always brother, appreciate u and glad I got to lace em up w a real killa”"

#Magic forward Paolo Banchero shares a message on his Instagram Story for Markelle Fultz: “love always brother, appreciate u and glad I got to lace em up w a real killa” pic.twitter.com/bDlpECRuMn

— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) July 20, 2024

Fultz was the first pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.

While he hasn't been an All-Star, Fultz has been a solid role player for seven seasons in the NBA.

In addition to the Magic, he has also spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers.

May 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) during the first half in game seven of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

His career averages are 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.2% from the field and 27.4% from the three-point range in 234 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 15 NBA playoff games (five starts).

Orlando Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero bids farewell to all his former teammates: Markelle Fultz, Chuma Okeke, Admiral Schofield and Kevon Harris on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/KMMBp0HPMc

— Fawzan Amer (@FawzanAmer_) July 20, 2024

The Magic are coming off a season where they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.