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[Official] Paolo Banchero as a ORL Magic thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TimDuncanDonaut, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. Rocket River

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    I remember when the Rockets were "settling" for his young man
    I'm still good with Bari though
    More Upside I think

    Rocket River
     
  2. J.R.

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    Paulo Ranchero wins ROY

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  3. RasaqBoi

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    No votes for Jabari. Embarrassing?
     
  4. YaoMac09

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    Bruh who are the clowns who voted for Kessler 1st place?
     
  5. Easy

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    No vote for TyTy Washington? Media conspiracy!
     
  6. dmoneybangbang

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    Still mad we were teased with Paolo leading up to the draft.
     
  7. Verbal Christ

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    Paolo ran away with it as expected.
     
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    This guy's name harbored two Ty Washingtons.
     
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    I'll let you guess which state they live in.
     
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    JNCOs are back boys :D
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  13. kubli9

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    Paolo got that late 90s rave look on point.
     
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    I love Tari but Kessler with the 17 pick would've been awesome
     
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    He must feel pretty silly modeling the Oakley VR headset the week before Apple's big launch
     
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  18. Verbal Christ

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    Sigh. What could have been.
     
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  19. Nook

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    Meh - we will see.

    It isn't like Banchero had an amazing rookie year. He has some serious warts. He got 20/7 on high usage. Shot well from 2 and struggled from 3 and at the line and his defense was pedestrian.

    Jabari Smith is a little younger, and was putting up similar numbers to Banchero the last two months of the season.

    It is a marathon and not a sprint.

    Jabari is easier to fit players around, but if Banchero can become a high volume/efficient scorer, he will be better overall.

    Let's wait and see what happens.
     
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  20. Verbal Christ

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    Equating a small sample from Jabari compared to a full season with Banchero is interesting. Jabari is a catch and shoot player. Paolo is a legitimate hub and playmaker who is better served in that role than a flat out scorer or shooter. I can only pray that Jabari becomes the shooter and defender that everyone thought he would be coming out of college.
     
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