Paolo Banchero signs the maximum extension of five years with magic worth $ 287 million
Orlando Magic and One Time All-Star Paolo Banchero have agreed on an extension of the maximum contract that could be worth up to $ 287 million in five seasons, according to Espn’s Shams Charania. The agreement includes a player option.
Banchero marked on average 25.9 points (with shooting bans 45/32/73), 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the game last season, bringing Orlando’s magic to the first round of the playoffs, where they lost against the Boston Celtics reigning champion, 4-1. Banchero marked on average a 29-8-4 in that series, resembling a lot to the franchising player who was expected to be magic when they enrolled it first in 2022.
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An oblique injury last season limited banquets to less than 65 games, which held him from the consideration of All-Nba. This also means that it will have to wait until the All-Nba teams will be revealed next season to find out if it becomes suitable for an initial salary at 30% of the limit provided by $ 171.1 million for the 2026-27 season. At this moment, it is suitable for a maximum extension starting from 25% of that hood.
In any case, the magic has blocked in the possible maximum extensions for both banquet and Franz Wagner, the basis of what they believe can be a contender of the championship. After all, Magic made their great winning move during the NBA finals, exchanging Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and the rights of five choices of the first round at the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane.
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Bane’s shooting skill (41% of 6.3 attempts of 3 points per game for his career) should open the floor both in Banchero and Wagner, none of which has established himself as an elite shooters. Both have the potential to become high-end pull-up shooters, which, if ever happens, pay attention to Orlando.
As it is, magic allowed 109.1 points for 100 possessions last season, recording the second best defensive score of the League, behind only the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Coach leader Jamahl Mosley received that type of buy-in in the defensive part of his young team is a good sign, because if the offense reached the defense, the magic could become a serious contender for the title.
And that’s why Banchero is worth every penny of his maximum contract. It is a key gear in an elite defense and has shown, when healthy, it can be the driver of a high -level defense, if not only he has horses around him.