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golfreak wrote:And this thread cumulatively ended with Paolo winning player of the week.

Yup, we can lock this one now. He has answered the question.

Oh I am here! The reason we all spend time to get on here and share our thoughts is because we are true Magic fans and we hope to find others who agree on our take or convince others of our perspective…

I have been to four of the games included Friday’s convincing win against the Celtics…

I have always said I want to be wrong about Banchero, doesn’t benefit my fandom to be right… I have been impressed with him of late, especially his efficiency (FTs still need work)…. I hope you all are right, and I have moved my opinion closer your way, but still apprehensive—maybe it’s been conditioned in me as a “let down” fan…

If he will start attacking the rim and making posters instead of soft ass layups, I will gladly jump on his bandwagon, but that’s the “Mamba” mindset, IMO, he lacks…

djguevara114 wrote:Oh I am here! The reason we all spend time to get on here and share our thoughts is because we are true Magic fans and we hope to find others who agree on our take or convince others of our perspective…

I have been to four of the games included Friday’s convincing win against the Celtics…

I have always said I want to be wrong about Banchero, doesn’t benefit my fandom to be right… I have been impressed with him of late, especially his efficiency (FTs still need work)…. I hope you all are right, and I have moved my opinion closer your way, but still apprehensive—maybe it’s been conditioned in me as a “let down” fan…

If he will start attacking the rim and making posters instead of soft ass layups, I will gladly jump on his bandwagon, but that’s the “Mamba” mindset, IMO, he lacks…

I'm glad you are getting what you want. The Paolo train will welcome you with open arms.

djguevara114 wrote:Oh I am here! The reason we all spend time to get on here and share our thoughts is because we are true Magic fans and we hope to find others who agree on our take or convince others of our perspective…

I have been to four of the games included Friday’s convincing win against the Celtics…

I have always said I want to be wrong about Banchero, doesn’t benefit my fandom to be right… I have been impressed with him of late, especially his efficiency (FTs still need work)…. I hope you all are right, and I have moved my opinion closer your way, but still apprehensive—maybe it’s been conditioned in me as a “let down” fan…

If he will start attacking the rim and making posters instead of soft ass layups, I will gladly jump on his bandwagon, but that’s the “Mamba” mindset, IMO, he lacks…

I appreciate that you showed up.

eyriq wrote:

djguevara114 wrote:Oh I am here! The reason we all spend time to get on here and share our thoughts is because we are true Magic fans and we hope to find others who agree on our take or convince others of our perspective…

I have been to four of the games included Friday’s convincing win against the Celtics…

I have always said I want to be wrong about Banchero, doesn’t benefit my fandom to be right… I have been impressed with him of late, especially his efficiency (FTs still need work)…. I hope you all are right, and I have moved my opinion closer your way, but still apprehensive—maybe it’s been conditioned in me as a “let down” fan…

If he will start attacking the rim and making posters instead of soft ass layups, I will gladly jump on his bandwagon, but that’s the “Mamba” mindset, IMO, he lacks…

I'm glad you are getting what you want. The Paolo train will welcome you with open arms.

Choo-choo all aboard!

djguevara114 wrote:Oh I am here! The reason we all spend time to get on here and share our thoughts is because we are true Magic fans and we hope to find others who agree on our take or convince others of our perspective…

I have been to four of the games included Friday’s convincing win against the Celtics…

I have always said I want to be wrong about Banchero, doesn’t benefit my fandom to be right… I have been impressed with him of late, especially his efficiency (FTs still need work)…. I hope you all are right, and I have moved my opinion closer your way, but still apprehensive—maybe it’s been conditioned in me as a “let down” fan…

If he will start attacking the rim and making posters instead of soft ass layups, I will gladly jump on his bandwagon, but that’s the “Mamba” mindset, IMO, he lacks…

The recent Paolo has been a monster, I think he is reaching another level.

Rainwater wrote:The recent Paolo has been a monster, I think he is reaching another level.

Definitely seems like he's approaching a new comfort level

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There is something extra there huh? The shots he sometimes takes, I would be fuming if most players were taking them, but he's getting to these spots with such purpose and confidence and converting at such a good rate. Effortless in a way. I guess it is down to his mix of physical profile and technical ability.

Reminds me of a friend I used to play with, all the coaches would get so frustrated with him as he was, contextually, a similar build/athletic level in our leagues etc, but would refuse to play post on offense. But the thing was, he would score with ease- they quickly gave up.

Loving it.

KillMonger wrote:

Rainwater wrote:The recent Paolo has been a monster, I think he is reaching another level.

Definitely seems like he's approaching a new comfort level

Sent from the phone in my hands

Yep. Hype train activated. If only I knew how to photoshop Banchero's face here:

One thing I'm really impressed is his mid-range jumper this season.
Looking super smooth. He's able to take these with ease.

Going 6/7 in the 2nd half of the Cavs game after that rough start was very encouraging. Mental toughness.

"The 21-year-old has now taken 28 shots in the last five minutes of games (regulation and overtimes combined) this season with the score differential within five points. He’s made 15 of them, which is 53.6 percent."

https://www.nba.com/magic/news/paolo-banchero-has-been-incredibly-clutch-this-season-20240104

https://youtu.be/1HfmLZIrYS8?feature=shared

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A star in this league.

I Rasharted wrote:

KillMonger wrote:

Rainwater wrote:The recent Paolo has been a monster, I think he is reaching another level.

Definitely seems like he's approaching a new comfort level

Sent from the phone in my hands

Yep. Hype train activated. If only I knew how to photoshop Banchero's face here:

Just need to get Banchero's face on the train.....

basketballRob wrote:https://youtu.be/1HfmLZIrYS8?feature=shared

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I'm taking a break from watching the magic play for a while( trying to go a month with out watching them, just frustrates me to much). So I didn't see this game, but couldn't help my self to watch these highlights and man that nearly brought tears to my eyes for those clutch buckets. Reminded me of the good ole days.

Paolo Banchero is the TRUTH!
Tonight against Denver with only 8 players.
32pts, 10reb, 11asts