Paolo Banchero is an Italian-American professional basketball player who plays power forward for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Selected first overall in the 2022 NBA draft after one season at Duke, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2023 and earned his first All-Star selection in 2024. This tag page collects news, game reports, interviews, and updates covering his rookie debut against Detroit, signature scoring performances including a 50-point game against the Indiana Pacers, his 2024 playoff series against Cleveland, and his five-year, $239 million contract extension signed in July 2025.
