LOOK: Paolo Banchero Covers SLAM KICKS 27, Dishes on Orlando Magic's Expectations

Jordan Brand's newest member of the Air Jordan line, the Air Jordan 39, has the Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero as its headlining athlete. To debut the shoe, Banchero covered SLAM's "Kicks" Magazine's 27th edition.

Paolo Banchero covers the front of SLAM KICKS 27 for Jordan Brand, showcasing the Air Jordan 39. / SLAM

The publicization of Paolo Banchero's stardom is growing on a daily basis.

On the same day as the Orlando Magic's most recent No. 1 overall draft pick appeared live on the set of ESPN's First Take, he graced the latest cover of SLAM Magazine's KICKS Edition, the 27th volume of the magazine, showcasing the Air Jordan 39.

To read the cover story, click here.

that’s tuff 🤧

via @SLAMKicks pic.twitter.com/QQeQRu3nGA

— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) August 16, 2024

Take a look at some of the pictures from the photoshoot, plus go behind the scenes with an interview from SLAM with Banchero:

Paolo Banchero showcases the Air Jordan 39 in a photoshoot for SLAM KICKS 27. / SLAM

Paolo Banchero for SLAM KICKS 27. / SLAM

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