The Orlando Magic are among the NBA’s promising young teams. Led by the 2022 first-round pick Paolo BancheroThe South Florida-based team won 47 games last season, the most the franchise has won since 2010-11. Interestingly, when the Magic went 52-30 in 2010-11, their strengths were on defense. With a young team Dwight Howard Entering his prime, Orlando regularly stifled opposing attacks.
Last season, the Magic also relied on their defensive mastery. Although Banchero and — to a lesser extent —Franz Wagner are considered star-caliber scorers, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley’s coaching and rotations have emphasized ball pressure. Unsung heroes like Jalen suggests, Jonathan IsaacAnd Anthony Black made a dramatic difference for Orlando when they were on the field. However, Banchero and Wagner were also decisive players in this regard.
Magic’s Paolo Banchero looks ahead to 5 years
As the Magic continue to develop, they have every incentive to be a top-tier defensive team, known more for their offensive talent. That’s one of the secrets to the success of multiple NBA champions. Indeed, the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics were better defensively than offensively when they beat the Dallas Mavericks.
So when Banchero looks at where he will be in five years, his dreams of become an NBA champion It could become a reality. With internal improvements and significant additions to the roster, it becomes even more likely.
