"He's been throwing it down with authority": Hoops fans react to Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero's high school clip

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NBA: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls - Source: Imagn
NBA: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls - Source: Imagn

A video featuring Orlando Magic's power forward Paolo Banchero recently surfaced on the Instagram handle slam_hs. The clips show him during his high school days landing hoop after hoop with impressive precision and powerful dunks.

Soon, fans were all over it, mesmerized with his performance and going ga-ga over his skills. Playing for the O'Dea High School, Banchero was a five-star prospect and a top recruit in the class of 2021.

One longtime fan pointing to the effortless dunks Banchero made attributed it to his prominent 6-foot-10 height. He wrote:

“Y'all don't understand how big Paolo is.”
@dallinmarker via Instagram
@dallinmarker via Instagram

Another fan gushing over his game and the control he has over the ball exclaimed enthusiastically:

“He has been throwing it down with authority.”
@erik.skjelstad via Instagram
@erik.skjelstad via Instagram

Paolo Banchero is a versatile player renowned for his scoring abilities and high game IQ. In a recent faceoff against the Chicago Bulls on October 30, he stunned the fans with his 31-point attack in 37 minutes, laced with 4 precise assists and 7 solid rebounds.

Emphasizing the extraordinary skills of Paolo Banchero and his scoring abilities, one fan proclaimed:

“Boy, been a killa if you don't know”
@coach_leeek via Instagram
@coach_leeek via Instagram

Another reeled in with the same excitement and declared:

“Paolo is a beast.”
@willielove839 via Instagram
@willielove839 via Instagram

One fan, lamenting his own high school experience, joked:

“Man, why my high school had to be so trashy? Wish I got to experience some hoops like this.”
@26cal_ via Instagram
@26cal_ via Instagram

Yet another, underscoring the wealth of talent and skills Banchero brings to the court, commented:

“We are underrated #1 picks by year 3 now after an all-star season leading the magic to the playoffs.”
@derekmsinnott via Instagram
@derekmsinnott via Instagram

It's apparent that Orlando Magic's star player Paolo Banchero has a massive fan following. He continues to deliver standout performances and has continued the momentum since his high school days.

Making of Paolo Banchero, From High School To College And NBA

Banchero is a force to be reckoned with on court. He recently claimed the title of top five single-game scorers in the team's history with his stunning 50-point performance against the Indiana Pacers. In his high school days, Banchero managed an impactful 18.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

This standout performance helped his team win the 3A state championship. As a top recruit from the class of 2021, Banchero signed for Duke University and delivered a feisty 22-point performance in his inaugural match against Kentucky. His stellar college run saw him get picked up in the NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.

He went on to win the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year award, becoming the first Orlando Magic player since Mike Miller in 2001 to receive the honor. At 21 years of age, Banchero is going strong and is certainly poised to push his team to many more titles in the coming years.

Edited by S Chowdhury
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