Very good for his debut in the Magic jersey, Paolo Banchero should follow the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League from the sidelines. Already convinced by the XXL potential of his new nugget, Orlando would like to give playing time to other players.
A very solid first performance against Jabari Smith Jr., an even more remarkable second outing against Keegan Murray and the Kings, no doubt, Paolo Banchero is currently living up to expectations on the Vegas side. Selected to everyone’s surprise in first position on the evening of the Draft, the Italian-American was quick to prove all his talent in the summer league, putting stars in the eyes of observers. While we would have thought to see the strong winger chain the matches with the Mickey band, the leaders seem to have another idea in mind. Absent in yesterday’s loss to OKC, Banchero should no longer set foot on a pitch in Vegas. An injury problem? No way. According to Associated Press insider Tim Reynolds, the front office is already satisfied with the performance of the rookie during the two games against Houston and Sacramento and it is time to let other players show themselves.
Paolo Banchero’s Summer League is over. Put simply, the Magic saw all they needed to see from the No. 1 pick and want other players to get opportunities now.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 11, 2022
Banchero and the Summer League, so it was short but particularly intense. Two quality games to prove that the Magic’s choice was the right one but also to make the fans’ mouths water. Logically, the Summer League in Vegas being the last meeting of the summer, we will have to wait for the preseason games to find the former nugget of Duke. For Orlando, it is now time for testing and several boys will have playing time to try to potentially scratch a spot in the roster or at least an invitation to training camp. With that in mind, Admiral Schofield and RJ Hampton should also be shelved to give free rein to other players. We think of Zavier Simpson, Justin James or Emanuel Terry, the interior recently passed by France and Orleans.
Paolo Banchero released the big game from his debut in the Summer League and the leaders of the Magic obviously do not need to see more. The talent already seems to live up to expectations, we can’t wait to see it at the start of the school year now.
Source texte : Tim Reynolds