Summary
Orlando Magic player Paolo Banchero predicts the team is ready for a serious playoff run after acquiring Desmond Bane. The Magic recently made a high-stakes trade to improve their shooting and overall team performance. Banchero believes they have a strong enough team to potentially reach the NBA Finals.
Key Facts
- Paolo Banchero is a forward for the Orlando Magic.
- Banchero believes the team is now built to succeed in the playoffs.
- The Magic traded for guard Desmond Bane to strengthen their roster.
- The trade involved a cost of four first-round picks and a swap.
- Last season, the Magic ranked low in offensive performance, especially in 3-point shooting.
- Desmond Bane has a high shooting percentage of 41.0% from 3-point range.
- Banchero had career highs last season with 25.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
- The Magic have not advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs in recent years.
