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Former NBA Players React To Magic Star Paolo Banchero's Instagram Post
Apr 15, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Former NBA Players React To Magic Star Paolo Banchero's Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jun 21, 2025 9:59 AM ET

Paolo Banchero has established himself as one of the best young stars in the NBA.

The former Duke standout is coming off his third year playing for the Orlando Magic.

This week, Banchero made a post to Instagram that had over 35,000 likes in 13 hours.

The Magic were the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-41 record.

However, they lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).

Via Real Sports: "Paolo Banchero already has the 5th most playoff games in NBA history with 30/5/5 & 0 TOV."

This summer, the Magic made the first big move of the offseason when they landed Desmond Bane in a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.

There is good reason to believe that they can compete for a top-four seed next year.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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