Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Victor Wembanyama… There are many players aged 25 or under whose future in the NBA looks bright. However, Paul George was not allowed to mention these three names and that is why he turned to Paolo Bancheroif he had to choose a young player to build his franchise.
” There are still many talented players: Ja [Morant] under 25, Paolo Banchero too, same for LaMelo [Ball]…If you want to go big, Chet Holmgren is under 25 ” lists the new Sixers player, in his podcast. ” But I think the one who has shown that he is ready for the next step and who is already a star is definitely Paolo Banchero.. »
Surround him with shooters to make his life easier
Paolo Banchero, 22 in November, has been playing in the NBA for two years and, after being named Rookie of the Year in 2023 (20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists), he was selected for his first All-Star Game this year (22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists).
Taking especially the Magic to the playoffs (defeated in seven games in the first round). The first for the Florida franchise since 2020.
” He's mature. You have to put shooters around him given his style of play because he's such a force… He's great on the fast break, great in isolation and great at reading his defenders and using his power to dominate them. ” explains Paul George. ” What bothers him are those who block his penetration lanes, because he is a penetration player. He has improved his shooting, but he is someone who penetrates naturally, he likes contact and playing in a physical way. He must be surrounded by players who can open the field for him.. »
| Paolo Banchero | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | ENT | 72 | 34 | 42.7 | 29.8 | 73.8 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 20.0 |
| 2023-24 | ENT | 80 | 35 | 45.5 | 33.9 | 72.5 | 1.0 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 22.6 |
| Total | 152 | 34 | 44.2 | 32.1 | 73.1 | 1.1 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 21.3 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
