Before the season began, Magic forward Paolo Banchero set out to become a first-time All-Star and help Orlando return to the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years. He accomplished that and more in just his second year in the league. The 21-year-old became the youngest player in league history to lead his team in scoring (22.6 points), rebounding (6.9) and assists (5.4) in a single season. Banchero not only led the Magic to the No. 5 seed in the East but helped guide the franchise to its most wins (47) since 2011 (52), all while becoming more efficient on the court. That's why on Wednesday night it was revealed that Banchero earned two All-NBA Second Team votes and four All-NBA Third Team
W | L | Pct | GB | |
---|---|---|---|---|
47 | 35 | .573 | 0.0 | |
46 | 36 | .561 | 1.0 | |
36 | 46 | .439 | 11.0 | |
21 | 61 | .256 | 26.0 | |
15 | 67 | .183 | 32.0 |