Fansided · Sep 27, 2025
Paolo Banchero offers Magic something they haven't had since Dwight Howard
Paolo Banchero has a chance to be the first top-10 player to play in Orlando since Dwight Howard.
Orlando Magic v Washington Wizards | G Fiume/GettyImagesIf an anonymous assistant coach proves correct, then Paolo Banchero will solidify his status as one of the 10 best players in the NBA in 2025-26. It's a distinction the Orlando Magic has been actively working toward, with many even singing his praises as an All-NBA candidate before an injury derailed his momentum in 2024-25.
If Banchero achieves that status, it would be the first time since Dwight Howard played for the Magic that the franchise could claim to be building around a top-10 player.