Paolo Banchero returns more confident to a more confident team

Paolo Banchero knew how to approach his absence after last season's injury. He returns more confident to a team brimming with confidence too.

Paolo Banchero is set to return from his injury Friday. He returns more confident in his recovery and to a more confident team. | Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesWhen Paolo Banchero came up struggling with a lower-body injury against the New York Knicks, he pretty clearly knew something was wrong immediately. It only took a few times going up and down the court for him to know he needed to take himself out.

Banchero was diagnosed after leaving in the second quarter of that game with a strained left groin.

This is a tricky injury. One that requires some patience.…