A lot of attention has already been paid to Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero.
He was the number one draft pick back in June and eager Magic fans believe he could be the key piece to push the team into a brand-new era.
There was already a lot of promise with the young Magic but Banchero gives them so much more.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has signed a shoe endorsement deal with Jordan Brand.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 17, 2022
He hasn’t yet played an official regular season game in the NBA but Banchero has already earned himself a sizable endorsement deal.
It was just announced that he has inked a deal with Jordan Brand, a basketball staple and one of the biggest icons in the shoe and fashion industries.
This bodes very well for the future of Banchero and his star power.
He might be one of the biggest NBA names in the game in the next few years.
Banchero’s Brand
Banchero has already been a force within his team since being signed.
He did some terrific things during the Summer League and has also been wonderful during preseason games too.
This all leads many to believe that he will be in contention for Rookie of the Year and really might be the team leader that many crave.
There is a lot of work to be done in Orlando: yes, the team has some great youngsters but they have a long way to go before they are back in the postseason.
The playoffs might be out of reach right now but you can’t completely count them out.
They could impress, overperform, nab a play-in spot, and then fight their way into the playoffs.
That would give Banchero a rookie season that would be talked about for years.
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