Paolo Banchero Orlando Magic 2024-2025 Kia NBA Tip-Off Game Worn Icon Edition Jersey | Double-Double | 33 Points

This away ‘Icon Edition’ jersey was worn in the 2nd half by Paolo Banchero on October 23, 2024, during the Kia NBA Tip-Off, when the Orlando Magic played the Miami Heat.

Banchero recorded a double-double, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. The Magic beat the Heat, 116-97. 

Paolo Banchero was drafted with the 1st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Duke University. Banchero is a versatile and well-rounded player, known for his scoring ability both inside and outside the paint. He has a smooth shooting stroke and can stretch the floor with his three-point shooting. He is also an effective rebounder and a solid defender, making him a valuable asset on both ends of the court. Banchero upped his game in 2023-24, increasing his scoring and assist numbers on his way to being selected to his first NBA All-Star team. The young forward has gotten off to a scorching start to the 2024-25 season, dropping 50 points in the 4th game of the season.

At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 21.6 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game. Banchero was named Rookie of the Year and to the NBA All-Rookie 1st Team in 2022-23.