Magic PF Paolo Banchero Explains How Much All-Star Jersey Means
Paolo Banchero was named to his first NBA All-Star Game this year, and hopefully there are a lot more in his future.
Ahead of the Orlando Magic's last game against the New York Knicks, Banchero was presented with his All-Star jersey by head coach Jamahl Mosley and Magic president Jeff Weltman.
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"It was special, just to be able to share it with the coaches, the teammates, and just with the fans and the city in general," Banchero said. "You know, I think it’s just an exciting time for everybody right now. I think we’re just on the incline right now, on our way up. I think that’s just a testament to that and, yeah, it’s just a blessing."
Banchero is averaging 23 points on some great shooting percentages, and also hauls in just under seven rebounds per game as well. The young star has improved a lot from his rookie year, as he is involved in every part of the game, and is key to the Magic winning games.
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He is the first Magic player to be named an All-Star since Nikola Vucevic in the 2021-21 season, and there is a good chance that this is the first of many selections. And hopefully, if Banchero continues to improve, he will become an All-Star starter in the coming years.
Banchero will play for the Eastern Conference All-Star team on Sunday in the big event of All-Star weekend. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.