Have the Orlando Magic done enough to be competitive in 2022-23?
![CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket in the second half against Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls at United Center on January 03, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 03: Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket in the second half against Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls at United Center on January 03, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/35c476ea8b0de2f7966e0c92b084b621ac58bae76cf221d521eb2822b0a6c234.jpg)
Did the Orlando Magic make the right selection with Paolo Banchero?
Now that the Orlando Magic has drafted Paolo Banchero, it remains to be seen exactly what role he will play and how he will fit in offensively and defensively. Will Mosley insert him into the starting lineup immediately? Will they bring him along slowly and pace his development?
Whatever the organization decides to do they know that they have a potential franchise-changing player on the roster. Banchero has a quiet confidence in himself and can affect a game even when his shot is off. He will have to work on becoming more explosive and improve his playmaking.
Banchero is a bit slow paced but his ball handling, court vision, passing, and ability to consistently make the midrange shot makes up for whatever he lacks in athleticism. Banchero is considered by some to be a generational kind of talent who could become a major factor in determining whether the Magic will be in the championship conversations in the coming years. His offensive versatility and unique skill set allow him to go from power to finesse allowing him to score in a variety of ways.
NBA: 6 Teams that will take a step forward in 2022-23. dark. Next
Banchero was the most skilled player in the draft with all his intangibles and attributes a player needs to succeed in the NBA today.