Orlando selects forward Banquero with the first overall pick in the NBA draft

American played one season for Duke University

Orlando Magic chose forward Paolo Bankero #1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

The 19-year-old American basketball player spent one season with Duke University and averaged 17.2 points per game.

  • Top 10 NBA Draft in 2022:

1. Orlando Magic – Paolo Bankero;

2. Oklahoma City Thunder – Chet Holmgren;

3. Houston Rockets – Jabari Smith;

4. Sacramento Kings – Keegan Murray;

5. Detroit Pistons – Jayden Ivey;

6. Indiana Pacers – Benedict Maturin;

7. Portland Trail Blazers – Shaydon Sharp;

8. New Orleans Pelicans – Dyson Daniels;

9. San Antonio Spurs – Jeremy Sohan;

10. Washington Wizards – Johnny Davis


Orlando was the fourth pick in the organization’s history as the first overall pick: in 1992, the Magic selected Shaquille O’Neal, in 1993, Chris Webber, and in 2004, Dwight Howard.

Orlando finished last season in last place in the Eastern Conference table.

Source: Sportarena

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