Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Magic's Paolo Banchero tries to recruit Kevin Durant to Orlando?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/30/22

Paolo Banchero may be a rookie, but he’s acting like a veteran on Instagram.

Banchero decided to enter the fray when he learned that Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie No. 1 overall pick by the Orlando Magic shared a photo on Instagram showing him and KD both wearing Magic jerseys. His caption said “don’t sleep.”

Paolo Banchero's IG story has a photoshop of him and Kevin Durant in Magic jerseys pic.twitter.com/D48xiyjyMl

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As long as Durant wants a trade, there’s no reason for Banchero not to at least throw his Magic hat in the ring. But there is one problem.

If Brooklyn were to accept a trade offer from Orlando for Durant, Banchero would almost certainly be included. The Magic don’t have a ton of appealing assets otherwise.

Durant is on a four-year contract and available. Expect nearly every team to show some interest in landing him. And we like where Banchero’s head is.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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