The Orlando Magic have been one of the most interesting teams in the NBA this season, as they have achieved more success than they have in years.
Legion Hoops made a fair point: Magic star Paolo Banchero is leading the team while averaging 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists during his second season in the league, and yet the team isn’t getting any national media coverage.
Fans of the team came out to support Banchero and his up-and-coming team on Twitter after Legion Hoops’ post.
Paolo Banchero is leading a No. 4 seed Magic team while averaging 23/7/5 in his sophomore year with ZERO national media coverage.
Give him his flowers 💐 pic.twitter.com/TOu4CLNBcK
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 6, 2024
Many people said it was “crazy” that Banchero and the team aren’t getting more coverage from the press.
And nobody talking about him that’s crazy
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) March 6, 2024
Plenty of people pointed out that he has helped the team rise to ten games over .500 for the first time since 2012.
They noted that the combination of Bancerho and Franz Wagner is one to watch and is one of the most exciting duos in the league.
10 games over .500 for the first time since 2012. The team is clicking especially when healthy. Paolo and Franz are going to be a duo to watch for many years to come
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) March 6, 2024
“Magic have been a super fun team all year. They play great team defense,” one user said.
Magic have been a super fun team all year. They play great team defense
— Optimal Bets (@optimal_bets) March 6, 2024
Other people said that even though the Magic haven’t gotten much attention from the media this year, they should surely receive it in the next season.
Orlando’s been a fun team to watch this year they need some TV games next season!
— China (@chinafromchinaa) March 6, 2024
The Magic are the fourth seed in the East right now with a 36-26 record.
For comparison, they ended last season as the 13th seed in the East with a 34-48 record, far from making the Play-In Tournament.
The Magic have been laying the groundwork to be something special over the last few years.
All of that work is finally paying off and they are now a very special squad.
They might not be able to go all the way to the Finals this year but Banchero is proving that they could be a force in the East for years to come.
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