The outdated adage held true on Thursday evening when the upstart Orlando Magic narrowly escaped the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 130-129.
The Magic – due to their supreme size and youthful fervor – have turn out to be a fan favourite across the Association. The headliner of this younger core is none apart from first-overall decide Paolo Banchero, who, after his 22-point 8-rebound efficiency Thursday evening, earned himself one other fan in former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green.
Draymond Green on Paolo Banchero, who’s averaging 22.7 factors via 9 profession video games: “I think that was the most confident I’ve ever seen an Orlando Magic team…I think that’s in large part to Paolo’s demeanor and what he’s brought into this building.” pic.twitter.com/zA8iY2UHqL
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“I 100 percent agree with him being the number one pick,” Green advised the media after the Warriors’ one-point defeat by the hands of Banchero and the Magic. “A Seattle kid – those guys breathe basketball. Paolo’s a special guy. He hit some tough shots tonight…that’s why he’s the number one pick.”
Holy Paolo
Banchero drops a baseline fadeaway,
a stepback bucket,
a quick break finger roll,
two spinning middies
and two foulsfor 12 fast third quarter factors! pic.twitter.com/RauuVhag8x
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Green went on to attribute the Magic’s newfound aggressive fireplace to the arrival of Banchero.
“I really love his demeanor,” Green advised reporters. “That team hasn’t won many games. I think that was their second win of the season. But they are competing, and if you are watching these games, they are not getting blown out anymore. They’re right there, and they’re learning how to win. And if I’m being honest, I think [Banchero’s] demeanor and who he is has a lot to do with that.”
Green believes that others – together with Head Coach Jamahl Mosley – deserve credit score for the franchise’s revival, but in addition provides that Banchero’s enthusiasm for the sport could also be permeating into the spirit of these round him.
“I think that was the most confident I’ve ever seen an Orlando Magic team…I think that’s in large part to Paolo’s demeanor and what he’s brought into this building,” Green acknowledged emphatically. “It’s beautiful to see when you have a young guy that comes in with that type of demeanor.”
Through 9 video games, Banchero has greater than left his imprint on the league. As it stands, the rookie is averaging a factors/rebounds/assists slash line of 21.8/7.7/3.6 whereas making an attempt eight free throws per recreation (a uncommon stage of aggression for a rookie).
NBA.com’s Kia Rookie Ladder at present has Banchero ranked because the front-runner for the Rookie of the Year award. And incomes that accomplishment would put him one step nearer to fulfilling the promise Green believes he possesses.