Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero Sheds Light on Donovan Mitchell Exchange in Dying Seconds of Game 7 Loss to Cavaliers

Banchero approached Mitchell as time expired in Game 7 on Sunday. The pair exchanged words as they embraced in a heartwarming moment between two warriors that left it all on the basketball court.

In his post-game press conference, Banchero reveals what was said between them just before the final buzzer:

“We had a moment when the clock was running down and he had the ball. He told me he had a lot of respect for me. And we shared words,” Banchero said.

Banchero also shared how this was a bit of a full-circle moment with Mitchell after battling the Cavs star in a pick-up game even before the Magic forward entered the NBA.

There’s going to be many more duels between these two superstars in the near future but for now, Banchero and the Magic will need to head home and get back to the drawing board after seeing their season come to a bitter end.