Orlando Magic shock everyone and pick Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft 2022

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The Orlando Magic surprised everyone & drafted Paolo Banchero from Duke with the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft 2022.

The Orlando Magic had the 1st overall pick in this year’s draft. They were expected to pick Jabari Smith from Auburn, but they shocked everyone.

They went on to draft Paolo Banchero from Duke. Even though Banchero is a very good player, he himself didn’t know that he is going to be drafted 1st in this year’s draft.

Paolo might be the best offensive player in this year’s draft. He’s a 6’10 Power Forward, who weighs 250 pounds and has an NBA frame, which will help him to prosper in the league. Moreover, he’ll act as a good leader on the young Orlando team.

How will the Orlando Magic look with Paolo Banchero?

The Orlando Magic were already having a lot of quality players on the guard position in their team. With the inclusion of Paolo Banchero, they have got an elite talent on their frontcourt also.

_{SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 24: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates a basket against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 24, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)}

He will pair up with Franz Wagner, who was drafted last season. Wagner played quite well last year, and adding Paolo to that team has made the Orlando Magic team very exciting.

Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz will also be helped by the arrival of Paolo Banchero. This is a very young team, but they have a bright future ahead of them.

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