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Jabari Smith Jr.

Paolo Banchero selected No. 1 by the Orlando Magic

by Kyle Williams | Rockets Correspondent | Thu, Jun 23rd 4:59pm EDT

The Orlando Magic have selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Fantasy Impact:

After seeing the betting odds move several times between Smith Jr. and Paolo Banchero for which player would go No. 1 overall, the Magic have made Bancherothe selection. The standout big averaged 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds o 47.8% shooting from the field in his lone season at Duke. This 6-10, 250-pound phenom adds great size and defense to a frontcourt with Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. He should immediately impact the ball on both sides of the court and is likely going to be the highest selected Orlando Magic player in fantasy drafts this offseason due to his ability to generate scoring opportunities.

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