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Paolo Banchero Accidentally Disses Someone You Really Shouldn’t Diss.

Paolo Banchero has had quite a ride in June. He was certain to be a Top 3 pick in the NBA Draft, but Orlando surprised many people (although apparently not gamblers, who moved to Banchero in the run-up to the draft) when they took Banchero #1.

There are still people who think Smith should have been #1 and a few thought it should have been Chet Holmgren.

But for the most part, the media has been supportive and Banchero has, generally, been smart about how he presents himself and how he builds his brand (one quibble: he would probably be smart to dial back the cockiness and turn up the humility.