Paolo Banchero

[theman93]

His college tape has transitioned to Summer League without a glitch so far. 3 level scorer, can play in the post, underrated passer, great vision, really smooth footwork, has the handle to push the ball up the floor. Orlando with a nice prospect here.

https://i.ibb.co/ysbYxNh/banchero.png

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545231558851936263?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545233422481768448?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545233383994818560?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545238500051750913?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545240708390461445?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

[Carbine]

Better passing Antawn Jamison.

[theman93]

Better passing Antawn Jamison.

That's a solid comp. Banchero feels more explosive though

[HylianNightmare]

Tentatively excited for Orlando, too bad Jonathan Isaac became a book writer/antivax/black lives don't matter kook

[90sgoat]

Interesting player.

Not as explosive as Lebron or even someone like PG, but seems strong and has good skills and a strong inside-outside player.

Can't really place him with a comparison right now.

[theman93]

Interesting player.

Not as explosive as Lebron or even someone like PG, but seems strong and has good skills and a strong inside-outside player.

Can't really place him with a comparison right now.

There really isn't a good one tbh. I've heard Griffin, Randle (lol), Webber, and Boozer but none of those fit. Banchero is a more versatile scorer and is a better ball handler than all those guys.

[theman93]

Tentatively excited for Orlando, too bad Jonathan Isaac became a book writer/antivax/black lives don't matter kook

Nah, the team just didn't let him play last season. He's on record stating he was ready.

[90sgoat]

There really isn't a good one tbh. I've heard Griffin, Randle (lol), Webber, and Boozer but none of those fit. Banchero is a more versatile scorer and is a better ball handler than all those guys.

Someone mentioned Antawn Jamison.

Could also go with Antoine Walker?

[ShawkFactory]

That's a solid comp. Banchero feels more explosive though

His scoring skillset is kind of similar but he's also got 2 inches and 25 or so pounds on Jamison as well. On top of the explosiveness you mentioned.

[FilmyCogTurner]

I'm two minutes into watching the game highlights and I want to say the rocket scientist version of Michael Beasley.

[pegasus]

How about Aaron Gordon? That can't be a promising comparison for Magic fans, though.

[ralph_i_el]

I'm two minutes into watching the game highlights and I want to say the rocket scientist version of Michael Beasley.

Thats a good comparison because they have similar physical profiles and scoring ability. The big difference is that Paolo is a good playmaker/has good court awareness, while Beasley was lost outside of scoring. Paolo is going to be great.

[theman93]

Someone mentioned Antawn Jamison.

Could also go with Antoine Walker?

I’ll be honest he kinda feels like a poor man’s Lebron.

[90sgoat]

I’ll be honest he kinda feels like a poor man’s Lebron.

Yeah..

[theman93]

Yeah..

There really isn’t a good comp besides him. All of the power forwards he is compared to don’t have a handle and all of the small forwards he is compared to don’t have anywhere close to his size.

[ShawkFactory]

There really isn’t a good comp besides him. All of the power forwards he is compared to don’t have a handle and all of the small forwards he is compared to don’t have anywhere close to his size.

Chris Webber.

[theman93]

Chris Webber.

Yes and no. Webber did most of his work down low and in the post. Banchero has the ability to play as a wing, score on all 3 levels and initiate the offense from the perimeter.

[3ba11]

When pushing it on the break, Banchero looks like the bigger version of Lebron from 2018

Banchero is a less speedy version of 19-year old Lebron, but much bigger and far more polished scorer

It's amazing to see a 19-year old, 6'10" guy with polished offensive skills like that

His 20th birthday is 6 months away - he will be levels higher than this by the time the season starts

[ShawkFactory]

Yes and no. Webber did most of his work down low and in the post. Banchero has the ability to play as a wing, score on all 3 levels and initiate the offense from the perimeter.

Well that's just how the game was played in Webber's day. He had the ability to face up and dribble as well.

[bizil]

Chris Webber.

BINGO! I see Banchero as a new age evolved Derrick Coleman. Or some C Webb as well. Back in the day, DC was pretty much the first PF that size (6'10 250 pounts) with a great blend of strength, athletic ability, handles, scoring skillset, rebounding, and passing. Webber came a lil later and took it to the next level.

So i'm thinking PF's who have great finesse, very athletic, have elite handles, very skilled scoring wise. Who ALSO can be very physical and play with brute force like an old school PF. NOT SO MUCH the positionless two way 7 foot PF's like a KG, Giannis, or AD. Talking guys who are pretty much TRUE 6'10 PF's who happen to very skilled, very athletic, and play with brute force.

[tontoz]

Whatever he is, he certainly looks like the right guy to pick number 1. Seems like has the skills of a veteran guard with the body of a veteran big.

[3ba11]

BINGO! I see Banchero as a new age evolved Derrick Coleman. Or some C Webb as well. Back in the day, DC was pretty much the first PF that size (6'10 250 pounts) with a great blend of strength, athletic ability, handles, scoring skillset, rebounding, and passing. Webber came a lil later and took it to the next level.

So i'm thinking PF's who have great finesse, very athletic, have elite handles, very skilled scoring wise. Who ALSO can be very physical and play with brute force like an old school PF. NOT SO MUCH the positionless two way 7 foot PF's like a KG, Giannis, or AD. Talking guys who are pretty much TRUE 6'10 PF's who happen to very skilled, very athletic, and play with brute force.


You're right - Banchero is basically a reincarnated Derrick Coleman, Webber or Malone in this era - he's what they would look like - sick af

The guy that I shudder to think about in this era is Kemp

[FilmyCogTurner]

His size is what really surprises me - he's already a big dude, then mixed with his skillet he could be a really punishing player for pretty much any type of match up that's in front of him. Too mobile for the bigs and too much size for the wings.

I know it's only summer league but we're all basketball junkies here so why not get excited about something.

[90sgoat]

You're right - Banchero is basically a reincarnated Derrick Coleman, Webber or Malone in this era - he's what they would look like - sick af

The guy that I shudder to think about in this era is Kemp

Banchero doesn't look anywhere close to 6'10'' though?

He looks similar Lebron, probably 6'7.5'' or around 6'8'' by NBA standards.

Also did everyone realise he is mixed race with white dad? That's not as common as the other way around.

[theman93]

Banchero doesn't look anywhere close to 6'10'' though?

He looks similar Lebron, probably 6'7.5'' or around 6'8'' by NBA standards.

Also did everyone realise he is mixed race with white dad? That's not as common as the other way around.

Banchero is every bit of 6'10. He looks closer to 6'11 tbh.

[theman93]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqfStRzBJQ&ab_channel=ESPN

This boy is silky smooth

[3ba11]

His size is what really surprises me - he's already a big dude, then mixed with his skillet he could be a really punishing player for pretty much any type of match up that's in front of him. Too mobile for the bigs and too much size for the wings.

I know it's only summer league but we're all basketball junkies here so why not get excited about something.


He's 19

Think about how much more polished he is scoring-wise than Lebron at that age

It's an amazing package at 6'10" and 19... Do you know how much bigger, stronger, and more explosive he will get?.. :facepalm:

Like Ben Simmons with a jumper and polish

[ShawkFactory]

He’s really really good. The only negative I can think of right now is that his shot has kind of a wind up to it and there’s not a lot of suddenness. But it goes in and with his size and speed/strength it’ll be tough to stop regardless.

[theballerFKA Ace]

There really isn't a good one tbh. I've heard Griffin, Randle (lol), Webber, and Boozer but none of those fit. Banchero is a more versatile scorer and is a better ball handler than all those guys.

Webber had a fantastic handle for a PF. Only equaled by KG at the time. Banchero's handle is very good, Webberesque to be sure but not clearly better.

[theman93]

Webber had a fantastic handle for a PF. Only equaled by KG at the time. Banchero's handle is very good, Webberesque to be sure but not clearly better.

Webber wouldn't handle the ball up the court to initiate the offense. He also didn't handle the ball on the perimeter or break down his opponent from beyond the arc. Webber wasn't doing what Banchero does in the very first highlight from this video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYY0jr54yig&ab_channel=Swish

[TAZORAC]

His college tape has transitioned to Summer League without a glitch so far. 3 level scorer, can play in the post, underrated passer, great vision, really smooth footwork, has the handle to push the ball up the floor. Orlando with a nice prospect here.

https://i.ibb.co/ysbYxNh/banchero.png

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545231558851936263?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545233422481768448?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545233383994818560?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545238500051750913?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

https://twitter.com/BlueDevils/status/1545240708390461445?s=20&t=AXTrEHkGdy7sskcucD95RQ

Alex Caruso was a good scorer in Summer League....hasn't averaged over 7 points a game in a season YET!!

[theman93]

Alex Caruso was a good scorer in Summer League....hasn't averaged over 7 points a game in a season YET!!

https://i.ibb.co/0s9gZ5H/2.png

[3ba11]

Alex Caruso was a good scorer in Summer League....hasn't averaged over 7 points a game in a season YET!!


Once he figures out what his go-to moves are, it's OVER

And that's the thing with Banchero - he's such a versatile scorer that he'll have numerous go-to moves that will set up the rest of his repertoire.

He's one of the only guys that uses a real jab step.. And he hasn't mastered it or that kind of footwork, yet he already dominates summer league with it

[LLL3]

Went to watch the highlights last night. Was a little disappointed he ducked Chet Holmgren :(

[Shogon]

Went to watch the highlights last night. Was a little disappointed he ducked Chet Holmgren :(

You're either incredibly lazy or your troll game needs work.

[bison]

Went to watch the highlights last night. Was a little disappointed he ducked Chet Holmgren :(

Orlando had seen enough and decided he was NBA ready. They didn't want to risk injury. So they pulled out, which is something your dad should have done many years ago.

[LLL3]

I see a couple of people have their panties in a banchero this morning

Number one vs number 2 and he's a no show? Like the excuses. GM probably didn't want to risk Banchero getting his shot swatted again by Holmgren and it playing mind tricks on him all summer.

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College matchup was a good one
Banchero 21/2/5 0 blocks 47%(8-17)
Holmgren 16/0/7 3 blocks 62%(8-13)

[theman93]

I see a couple of people have their panties in a banchero this morning

Number one vs number 2 and he's a no show? Like the excuses. GM probably didn't want to risk Banchero getting his shot swatted again by Holmgren and it playing mind tricks on him all summer.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/W2KANXR3l3LzW6AYMf/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952b9f01f2bfb6b82521d0513548faa e3283c29dec2&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

College matchup was a good one
Banchero 21/2/5 0 blocks 47%(8-17)
Holmgren 16/0/7 3 blocks 62%(8-13)

Don't be silly my guy. Orlando also shut down Hampton and Schofield, they're just looking at other prospects lol

[LLL3]

Don't be silly my guy. Orlando also shut down Hampton and Schofield, they're just looking at other prospects lol

That's the official narrative anyway. You know everyone from the fans to the media was expecting 1 vs 2. Nothing more embarrassing than getting your shot blocked, caught then bounced back off your body. It can be traumatic for a young player

[theman93]

That's the official narrative anyway. You know everyone from the fans to the media was expecting 1 vs 2. Nothing more embarrassing than getting your shot blocked, caught then bounced back off your body. It can be traumatic for a young player

It embarrassed him so bad that he led his team to a W against #1 seeded Gonzaga :lol

[LLL3]

It embarrassed him so bad that he led his team to a W against #1 seeded Gonzaga :lol

Haha. After he got humiliated by Holmgren he crawled into a fetal position and his teammates led the way to victory. Banchero only had 1 point in the 2nd half, he didn't do anything down the stretch in a close game while Holmgren stepped up in the 2nd half and helped keep his team in the game with defense and offense. Poor Banchero was traumatized and didn't know what to do on either side of the floor when things got tight

[FultzNationRISE]

Haha. After he got humiliated by Holmgren he crawled into a fetal position and his teammates led the way to victory. Banchero only had 1 point in the 2nd half, he didn't do anything down the stretch in a close game while Holmgren stepped up in the 2nd half and helped keep his team in the game with defense and offense. Poor Banchero was traumatized and didn't know what to do on either side of the floor when things got tight

With so many alternative accounts to choose from, I’m surprised youve relented to posting regular basketball stuff on this one and not just your “devious troll mischief maker!” stuff.

Gettin a lil lax with the discipline, eh?

[LLL3]

With so many alternative accounts to choose from, I’m surprised youve relented to posting regular basketball stuff on this one and not just your “devious troll mischief maker!” stuff.

Gettin a lil lax with the discipline, eh?

Teach me the way oh great sensei! :bowdown:

[theman93]

Haha. After he got humiliated by Holmgren he crawled into a fetal position and his teammates led the way to victory. Banchero only had 1 point in the 2nd half, he didn't do anything down the stretch in a close game while Holmgren stepped up in the 2nd half and helped keep his team in the game with defense and offense. Poor Banchero was traumatized and didn't know what to do on either side of the floor when things got tight

Holmgren lost. Banchero won. The end. :lol

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[bizil]

Webber wouldn't handle the ball up the court to initiate the offense. He also didn't handle the ball on the perimeter or break down his opponent from beyond the arc. Webber wasn't doing what Banchero does in the very first highlight from this video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYY0jr54yig&ab_channel=Swish

Webber showed enough handles to ABSOLUTELY start the break and start the offense. In the 90's, Derrick Coleman and Webber were the FIRST TWO guys at that size (6'10 250) who had the BRUTE FORCE of the old school power forwards ALONG WITH Barkley-esque type of tools. Barkley was much shorter than those guys. And played a lot of SF early in his career in addition to the PF. Among PF's, Webb is a top 5 level passer of all time. Along with Draymond, KG,etc.

You gotta realize EVOLUTION! Banchero is EVOLVING SHIT that a DC or Webb was doing. All these aren't going to be a DEAD ON COMPARISON! But when u look at Banchero's game, it's not like a Giannis, Duncan, KG, etc. It's MORE SIMILAR to a DC, Webb, maybe even Detroit Blake. POWERFUL YET VERY SKILLED GUYS who play with brute force. Not POSITIONLESS type of PF's like a Giannis or KG. Nor one u want on the block exclusively like Duncan.