Paolo Banchero Is The First Teenager Since LeBron To Do This! | November 5, 2022

Paolo Banchero (19 years, 358 days) is the 2nd youngest player in NBA history to have 30+ points and 15+ assists in a game:
LeBron James: 18 years 334 days, (33 points, 16 rebounds) 11/29/2003
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[@johnsalva1456]

No wasted opportunity, no wasted move. Just pure basketball player. One of a kind.

[@Anthonydu01630]

People always talk about MJ, Curry or even KD influence, but you see more and more big playmakers/scorers who can do everything like Lebron now, Paolo, Scottie Barnes, ANT, Luka, Zion, Ben Simmons, Giannis, Siakam, Harden, Westbrook, Jimmy Butler … They are the same player archetype as Lebron, it’s really position less basketball now but nobody give credit to Lebron like they do for Curry and the evolution of 3pts shooters

[@queshatr5558]

@@Anthonydu01630 we all know y curry gets more praises Curry ( Lightskin + Great shooter ) LeBron ( dark brown ish + ugly ash no hairline ) plus he's been doubted more sense kobe retired ... everybody wanna know who's better yk

[@CarlosPerez-pn1rz]

And he may grow up at least 2 more inches by his 21 yr, he is sending news to the whole NBA, he come to change history if he get the bless to play out of injuries, he kneed Markelle play as the 1st pick too and we are going to have a very solid team. We kneed a better coach to get that young team to a new level to build respect in the NBA using that special talent of Franz Wagner and Bo Bol and creat a team to remember. Isaac is another big part of machine missing.

[@cameronbolden5064]

So patient, he's like Luka in that not crazy athletic but he's just gets the shot he wants

[@mauiskywalker808]

Haha injury. He sits the bench so well.

[@jamesdy903]

He doesn't play wild like a common rookie. He's so calm and composed! Scary! 🔥

[@ReelLYFE_TV]

I seen this in Shai gilgous as well.

[@yunan9610]

@@ReelLYFE_TV on his rookie year? Well he's good

[@ReelLYFE_TV]

@@yunan9610 Shai gilgous been a top 25 player since a rookie to me. His sophomore year his game took a leap. Every year he leaps and bounds better

[@henwooja]

​@@ReelLYFE_TV how was Shai a top 25 in his rookie year....

[@saminha7741]

@@ReelLYFE_TV you big trippin

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

Orlando is always blessed with great bigs from Shaq -> Dwight -> Paolo. Honorable mention for Vooch too

[@paquinraino8180]

Paolo, Wagner, Wendell Jr, Bol Bol, seems like Orlando traditions with big man is for ever

[@barredsun2408]

Land of the Bigs

[@lukamagicgod]

Mo Bamba? Jonathan Isaac? Lol thats bc they suvcks and they get high draft picks lol

[@nomnom9992]

1st pick magic players are always gonna be a star

[@tmacfan2132]

Vooch was a two time all star in Orlando and had a better offensive game than Dwight so yeah you can damn sure throw him in there!

[@dionsmith2405]

I’ve never seen a rookie take the best shot/ make the best of every opportunity as much as Paolo does. He makes it look so easy but doesn’t waste a move it’s crazy

[@mrvk39]

high IQ, high skill level and high level of athleticism in one package. Few bigs had this early on in their careers. Guys like Duncan and KG come to mind.

[@dionsmith2405]

@@mrvk39 he reminds me of a better shooting Kenyan Martin in his prime. Great height at 6’10 and he’s got a great build to guard all 5 positions

[@mrvk39]

@@dionsmith2405 really? K-Mart is the last person I thought comparing Paolo to. Interesting! I watched only 2 full games with him and i saw some defensive mistakes (but that is expected from rookies). If he can be as good defensively as he is already on offense, he will be a superstar for years to come.

[@dionsmith2405]

@@mrvk39 I think for me it’s his shot selection inside the arc. Martin knew exactly what he wanted to do with the ball when he was passed to. It’s that lack of hesitation that separates him from the other rookies and makes him look like a vet!

[@Mlynoph]

I love how badly Paolo is proving everyone wrong. Bro was seen by many as the worst of the top 3 picks, yet he's out here doing historic stuff already. Glad that I was in the Paulo should be #1 pick camp since before the draft. He's gonna be a beast.

[@Gvhnknh]

He was the consensus #1 pick

[@Mlynoph]

@@Gvhnknh wtf no he wasn't. Everybody had Jabari as first, chet as second, and Paulo third.

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@Mlynoph yep.

[@williamrobinson1973]

Gonna be?!?!

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@williamrobinson1973 right.

[@angy0044]

Paolone🇮🇹💙

[@TheAle190]

The way he moves, his agility and fundamentals for someone his size reminds me of young lbj

[@oscarmunguia1104]

tripping

[@MrHollowmickz]

Agree partially. Cos one jarring difference is Bron's inhuman atheletic ability even when coming into the league

[@Anthonydu01630]

More like old lbj lol, young Lebron was like a 6´9 250-270 D.Rose, he was way faster, way more explosive, agile and bouncy than Paolo. Paolo play like an old Lebron, or a mix of Lebron and Luka he know how to use his strength and big body, and he has good vision and passing

[@marconarca2706]

He is not even athletic he is just smart at using his size advantage

[@FarsideBg]

He’s plays like a veteran. That one of the best qualities a player can have. He really has the potential to be one of the leagues greatest. He’s just pure talent.

[@MM-gg3rg]

Hard to believe he's only 19! Definitely has the size, skills, and poise to be a generational talent!!!! Can't wait to see him grow and improve!

[@adamstevens1204]

20 now!

[@adamstevens1204]

Happy birthday Paolo. 2 days ago

[@muhammadnasrul9578]

He cant make 3p goals lol 🤣

[@lowdistortion]

Lmfao yeah okay

[@mkb9122]

Banchero over Zion anyday

[@marquisford9583]

33pts without shooting 3s Well done

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

4:16 that’s a 6’10” guy cooking, driving and then passing to a 7’2” guy who drills a 3… think about that for a second.

[@unboxedcharacter]

That’s professional basketball for ya 😭

[@geordiejones5618]

And he looked damn good doing it too. So smooth for someone both big and super young. Guy can't even buy a beer yet but he can sure af smoke you off the court.

[@ishmaelsauceboii4250]

Orlando playing Park out here wit these builds 😂

[@cursin]

@@unboxedcharacter new era

[@Gvhnknh]

He dribble like a guard at 6’10 240 but play like melo mixed with the efficiency of KD. Kid will be great

[@carlosacosta1290]

Paolo is gonna be a superstar one day

[@frogfish3244]

He already is

[@sbutler3905]

@@frogfish3244 ☠️

[@lukamagicgod]

@@frogfish3244 well you dont know what superstar means..

[@anthonydriotes8804]

@@frogfish3244 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@joulupukki1607]

@@frogfish3244 if we followed your logic it would mean any player who plays couple good games is superstar.. chill

[@ScaredoftheSicks]

Is anyone else here just happy for the magic? Lol they deserve this

[@jaybee2351]

As a magic fan we do lol

[@Therealdrewdober]

Need*

[@kobebeef415]

what the hell have the magic done to deserve this?

[@jesusshuttlesworth6834]

Magic Fans deserve it…not much the Magic Manegement

[@seymourlove4788]

He’s great until he leaves for free agency Like SHAQ Like Super man mm

[@andreanecchi5930]

Forza Paolo !🇮🇹

[@billmelnychuk3488]

He already is a Superstar. What a core this team has.

[@jermdog1321]

🤡😂😂😂

[@Fraudkuna]

People gotta chill, superstar ? Lol

[@sarj4918]

Future superstar indeed

[@davidrufus-giwa3607]

@@Fraudkuna relax

[@aczeos]

maybe not superstar but what rookie in recent memory dropped 33 and 16. We would rave if Luka, Joker, Embid, or AD put up this stat line NOW. Look at it this way Jarret Allen was a stand in all star last year and I don't remember him having to many games where he dropped 33 and 16.

[@Doriamo]

He’s great and he found Bol Bol with a couple nice passes. Love watching these young magic players do well!

[@bigniks23]

It's crazy that Pablo banquero a strong athletic but yet really skilled. He kind of reminds me of a modern day more team oriented version of Carmelo Anthony.

[@jaywalker3553]

If this kid isn't injury prone he's going to the hall of fame you heard it here first 🙌🏾

[@atreus3808]

Big hug, abbraccione dall'Italia Paolo, fieri di te! Proud of you 🇮🇹

[@adamstevens1204]

Saluti

[@natemtbaltaccnt]

Pablo is going places 👍

[@SuperDB_84]

The Magic made a good decision to choose him and not Chet holmgren 👍

[@805fillmore]

Agree, chet got injured in a summer tournament in Seattle.

[@wutwuthaphazard]

Chet who?

[@blackmennewstyle]

That kid is really special 🔥🚀

[@LINEMIND88]

Rookie of the year

[@Ulyseon]

Kid plays like a veteran hope he stays healthy.

[@Formula7Driver]

Why wouldn't he stay healthy? He's built like a tank

[@mathai5456]

I like his composure the most as a rookie. He plays smart for a rookie.

[@danialhappy7968]

orlamdo magic first pick always go nuts man

[@luckyclick100mviews7]

He's really good. Handles, good shot & powa. He is legit.

[@sarj4918]

Man imagine if Orlando drafted Jabari or Chet over Paolo. The media would've been roasting them lol. Good job Orlando, you got your franchise star!

[@wardumb]

super poised, every move is with intention. amazing at such an age. he's going to age well. improve his threes, improve passing/vision even more. done deal

[@lorenzolazzarini6908]

True Gladiator 💪🏽🇮🇹❤️

[@slavyanskybulvar]

🇮🇹 Paolo!!!

[@micahwebster7712]

As a Piston's fan I think we are over-excited about our young core and this is a perfect example. Like this Magic young core is crazy. Cole Anthony Paolo, Jalen, RJ Hampton, Bol Bol Wagner

[@adamstevens1204]

Everyone forgets Isaac and Fultz. Get those two healthy and Magic are deeeeep

[@adamstevens1204]

Isaac is one of the best defenders in the game. The length of this team

[@iknow926]

I remember luka in his rookie

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Paolo Banchero future superstar this league 🔥🔥🔥

[@bdictjames]

This guy's a future MVP.

[@sungodnigga15]

Enough of Wembanyama, the next superstar is already here! He will have a LeBron and Luka rookie performance this season. I can see that he will be one of the new faces of the NBA since LeBron is already in the twighlight of his career.

[@sl3azy406]

*finally in the twilight of his career

[@sirf4ce]

It's just nice to see high to mid post work. Analytics fucked the game up. Got fools jacking up 3s or committing to drives that ain't there when a pull up FT line extended jumper is there for you. Keep going Big Banc!

[@DeMarDeRozan-qn7mh]

My favorite player after derozan, this is demar if he was taller with a modern day game

[@drexsin420]

He reminds me of a more recent version of bron.. and he’s only 19 , He’s going to be one of the faces of the league in the next 3 years.

[@CarlosPerez-pn1rz]

Imagine how good Franz Wagner is gong to be when they play duo pick and roll with Paolo after at least 41 games and with Markell as the PG my lord they are going to be a great team.

[@giacometal]

Ti aspettiamo in nazionale Paolino!!! DAJEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@donatocalsolaro322]

Mi chiedo se Magic Johnson alla sua età, aveva gli stessi numeri. Paolo ricorda molto "big Magic".

[@gunthervidavskij6184]

A livello tecnico é molto più completo di Magic

[@giuseppesollami6435]

Fenomenale 🇮🇹

[@seymourlove4788]

💩 🇮🇹

[@randybolante9587]

this man is really special a super star since lebron

[@xyoutubekingxytking224]

The future of the NBA there's no way he's a rookie putting up these numbers. But not just the numbers. The fact that he already looks like he has been playing in the NBA for atleast 5 years. He's balling up pros. He's just a rookie. That's impressive.

[@Gucci23430]

Impressive but at the same time we talking about current nba .. defense is rare and everyone moon walks

[@gunthervidavskij6184]

He Is currently the One with the most received fouls in the League. He'll be even Better When the defense Is going to pick up. He'll get a lot of FT time

[@kenesue6969]

Future of the NBA no doubt

[@SeanDiego]

great potential ahead for him and the other young core on this roster

[@gogame4861]

As he and the team grows, they'll be contenders soon, I appreciate they have a lot of close game results this season but they couldn't win some games in crunch time. Hopefully very soon 🙏.

[@bjnaves1192]

Seems like the game comes pretty simple for the kid. He’s gonna do great things. Kinda reminds me a little bit like Chris Webber

[@aionicfilms4351]

Damn that’s a perfect coincidence I saw the same that boy starting whole the dog in him

[@Mycarisloose]

Chris Webber wish he could handle the rock like that on the perimeter 😂 I see you though

[@bjnaves1192]

@@Mycarisloose well nah not on the perimeter but how he a rookie at his size and so fluid and confident on the floor

[@Jmxd21]

@@Mycarisloose he would be able to in today’s league easily 🤷‍♂️

[@PettyFreddy94]

@@Jmxd21 no he wouldnt

[@ashtonchapman2613]

Tried to warn people before the draft. This guy is special

[@clw5382]

What I want to know is why the magic took 10 games to wear the white uniforms? Meanwhile Paolo for ROY. Will be an perennial allstar and potential top 10 player for 10 straight years.

[@tbrown15]

Paulo is doing a whole lotta chest shittin’ this season.

[@AngelRodriguezFritoLay]

This young ball player has me wanting to watch basketball again - super fundamentally sound

[@cezargradinariu2075]

As a Luka fanboy, I have to say I like this dude a lot.

[@scinister1254]

I loved this that was amazing the way he played

[@LeBronyaJames]

I swear I’ve seen this Banchero guy play in the NBA before. This rookie is impressive and is really composed for a young rookie

[@massimodelia72]

Paolo is a great player. It looks like he already has several seasons behind him. Instead he is a rookie. Orlando had an excellent choice. 💪💪👏👏👏

[@solidstudd22]

Seattle, Washington produces a lot of good basketball players like Zach Levine, Dejounte Murry, Kevin Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr, Brandon Roy, Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, Nate Robinson, Jason Terry, and now Paola Banchero. An it still confuses me why Seattle still doesn't have an NBA team????!!!!

[@nastradumbass]

Please help Orlando get a chip before I die

[@1801297868]

🤣🤣 me and you both.

[@yllek25]

@ 19 yrs old already a 20/10 statline machine in the league sheesh 😤

[@gc033]

Oh he’s a problem-problem🔥

[@tyronebiggums5547]

It’s that time for magic again. Drafted penny and Shaq in 92’ and 93’ Banchero 22’ wembanyama 23’. This time they’re gonna get a chip out of it 👀

[@lucasbooth3614]

To think there was a debate over who the #1 pick should be... Wow

[@lifeindetroit8616]

He is huge bro 610 250 all the players are coming in as KD Bron prototypes

[@bunsoako6189]

ROY Paolo Banchero 💪💪💪

[@hexagonmagnetics569]

This boy is a dominating grown man on the court! He plays like Tim Duncan 2.0! very efficient and precise with movements!

[@007kevin24]

Your assessment on talent is way off. Horrible comparison lol

[@sslimerz6129]

Tim Duncan dude?

[@calebj9883]

@@007kevin24 not Tim Duncan, like Kevin Durant with lesser shooting and better passing

[@PGHsports89]

Lol

[@atsurh]

@@calebj9883 kevin durant was never built like banchero nor does he use his body to size up dudes especially in his rookie year. This kid reminds me of a young melo/old lebron the way he bulldozers guys and makes the right reads.

[@theslapdash9814]

This dude is absolutely insane!! I was looking at the bets for rookie of the year and Paulo was like -8000 lol I had to see his play. This is insane for a rookie

[@jajan1mation]

He's so underated

[@SNQ1]

Man he really didn't take one 3 and got 33. That's old school spirit

[@TourSidekicks]

This guy doing it with the handles of a guard and the body of Marc Gasol.

[@DavidHernandez-dh1qr]

Wow I knew he was decent but him being this good is crazy I never expected this

[@JayteeMoney7]

When we first drafted him, I knew he was the guy, he going to be the greatest magic ever

[@adamstevens1204]

Unlikely he will be better than Shaq. But it is a different game

[@pineapplegritz7281]

There are some alot of young boys coming in the league that have put their names in for 🐐

[@s0meguy09]

this kid is a stud. I knew he'd be good but jeez he's GOOD

[@morrellhouston]

When your starting pf out here dribbling like harden from the three you know this dude is special😂😂🫡🫡

[@jaybrown7811]

All star already

[@pradanakusuma]

With revived Fultz and Banchero, Magics have a good future prospect

[@CarlosPerez-pn1rz]

Before Paolo Banchero was drafted I publish a tweet in wish I say; he is an NBA ready player with all the tools to be one of the best player we ever draft.

[@bg3268]

My new second fav player

[@TheOnlySoe]

I knew dude was special but this special? Nah he’s working!! Love to see it. It looks like the Magic might have finally found their guy.

[@smokinggorrila6020]

we have a superstar in the making right in front of us but still slept on because of that webenyama hype

[@rowencorpuz4466]

best rookie of the year!👏👏💪💪

[@lorenzoveronese1489]

Quanto sei forte Paolino

[@hasbulla1308]

Paolo is HIM!!!

[@donzellsimmons2055]

From Boston I like this kid

[@mrvk39]

This kid might become the 2nd best power forward in this league during his sophomore year.... Well, assuming Wemby doesn't spoil it.

[@jaysavv508]

i been knew paolo was like that he been like that since he had nappy long hair in high school y’all just now getting hip 😂

[@CREOLEHEAT]

Three times could prove to be the charm for Orlando. They gotta get him some talent.

[@bryceisnice6]

I knew he would do good things in the league. Very high IQ

[@TheRedPillars]

Damn his handles are already good but now its even better. Hes much faster he looks leaner

[@ziofrank8431]

Jamal Crawford school baby

[@Miles_305]

I'm kinda surprised we heard so much about Chet in comparison to Paolo🤔 this guy looks waaayyyy more polished. Anyone know what caused that?

[@martymarl4602]

Chet had better PR, this kid was in the gym sweating day and night...watch his documentary

[@jayr1404]

Banchero is a modern Chris Webber.

[@markwilliams3425]

He’s better

[@MichiganHendough]

Good comparison Sacramento webber

[@MichiganHendough]

@@markwilliams3425 definitely

[@hairjordan2620]

@@MichiganHendough Webber is one of the most underrated players ever

[@robertoboypaos3918]

Odom,Turkoglo,Tmac,PG,AK47

[@joulupukki1607]

U rarely see kid that plays this mature at 19y old. Good career for sure if healthy

[@ui6144]

Already looking like a future hall of famer.

[@dirklbj]

He plays like a veteran instead is a rookie!

[@rimestasis]

I hope banchero stays healthy in the long run

[@novadinero4767]

Michael Beasley with concentration is Paolo banchero

[@owenynwa4eva203]

This guy is going to be a big problem in the league for years and I don’t think he’s done growing

[@lolol1725]

0:50 Barnes is wild