NBA Mock Draft 9.0: NY Knicks trade up for a PG; Magic go rogue at No. 1

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NBA Draft prospect Paolo Banchero (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports) /

1. Orlando Magic – Paolo Banchero, F, Duke

Over the next couple of weeks, there are probably going to be two primary players that are mocked to the Orlando Magic at No. 1 overall – Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith. Paolo Banchero seems to have been an afterthought to be taken No. 1 overall.

Though, I believe that he would be the better fit for what Magic is looking for with the No. 1 pick. He has the potential to be the face of the franchise and is arguably the player with the highest offensive ceiling.

Banchero could develop into the new face for the Magic and has superstar potential. He may be the only player of the top three prospects that could seemingly burst out of his so-called ceiling. Orlando takes a big risk here with the star potential.