Apr 1, 2022 · Paolo Banchero’s mother, Rhonda Smith-Banchero (left), said she never shielded him from the realities of police brutality and racism. “Doesn’t matter that my husband is white, my son looks Black,” Rhonda Smith-Banchero said.

Ahead of his third NBA season, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero hosted his first-ever Orlando area kids camp. During which, he spoke to reporters about his and the Magic's summer, the ...

Nov 21, 2024 · – At just 22 years old, Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero has already learned the importance of not getting too high or too low emotionally with what happens on the basketball court. Banchero scored a career-high 50 points on Oct. 28 during a 119-115 comeback victory against the Indiana Pacers.

Feb 5, 2025 · Jordan Brand is introducing a Paolo Banchero Player Edition of the Heir Series basketball shoe, which is built on insights from women hoopers and designed to serve all athletes. Paolo’s Player Edition represents his journey from Seattle to the NBA, honoring the influence of his mother and grandmother on his game and style while paying tribute ...

Paolo Napoleon James Banchero [2] (/ ˈ p aʊ l oʊ b æ ŋ ˈ k ɛər oʊ / POW-loh bang-KAIR-oh, [3] (Italian: Paolo Napoleone Giacobbe Banchero) Italian: [ˈpaːolo baŋˈkɛːro]; born November 12, 2002) is an American-Italian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

Nov 6, 2024 · Kendrick Perkins compares Paolo Banchero to a powerful mix of Ben Simmons and Michael Beasley, highlighting the unique attributes that make him a rising NBA star.

Feb 2, 2025 · Paolo Banchero is struggling to rediscover his rhythm, but the Orlando Magic have his back during the process. "There's a reason why he's done the things that he has done in this league, and...

Dec 22, 2024 · Paolo Banchero, a rising star in the NBA, was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft. A dynamic forward with a unique blend of size, skill, and athleticism, Banchero made an immediate impact, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.

Oct 29, 2024 · Banchero bulldozed the Pacers with panache and precision, scoring a career-high 50 points — the first 50-ball of this still toddling 2024-25 NBA season — on 16-for-26 shooting to lead Orlando to...

Dec 28, 2024 · The Magic said Friday that Banchero — an All-Star last season — has entered the “return to competition reconditioning” phase of his recovery from a torn oblique, one that has now had him sidelined for 28 of Orlando’s 33 games this season.