Orlando Magic Before Paolo Banchero recently appeared on ESPN’s First Take to discuss several topics, including his outlook for his team heading into the 2024-25 campaign. According to the 21-year-old, the Orlando Magic are “trying to make some noise” next season.
“We feel like we’re on par with all the other (top) teams. I remember last year we started the year as a number two or three seed and everyone thought we were a fluke. Everyone thought we were going to be a play-in team, but we finished strong and got the fifth seed.” Banchero said via Fawzan Amer on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“We’ve gotten better this year. I’ve gotten better. We’ve got some new pieces that are going to help us a lot. We’re trying to make some noise. I think we should easily be a top four or top three team and have a chance to win the East,” he concluded.
As Paolo Banchero pointed out that the Orlando Magic finished the 2023-24 regular season with a record of 47-35. led the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games on the first lap but eventually ran out of gas.
This summer, the Orlando Magic strengthened its roster with the addition of Kentavious Caldwell-Pape And Cory Joseph via free agency. They also re-signed Goga Bitadze, Gary Harris, Jonathan Isaac , Moritz Wagnerand Franz Wagner to multi-year agreements to keep their core intact.
Orlando Magic to do better in 2024-25
With a good mix of veterans and youth, the Orlando Magic can have a better season in 2024-25 than they did in 2023-24, although they will face the challenge of competing in a tougher Eastern Conference.
