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Magic Starting 5: Paolo Banchero Best Since LeBron?

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1. BANCHERO BEST SINCE BRON?

"You don't ever think about it during the season," Banchero said in Monday's exit interview. "But once the season's over and you see your accomplishments, what you were able to do and you put it in perspective with a guy like LeBron James, it definitely means something, especially with him being one of my favorite players growing up."

2. MAGIC POWER RANKINGS

"Nothing but excitement coming from Orlando, where the Magic exceeded expectations with Rookie of the Year favorite Paolo Banchero and emerging young talent in Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr. and Markelle Fultz," CBS Sports writes. "Orlando went from a 103.9 offensive rating last season to 111.3 this season."

3. MAGIC LOTTERY ODDS

"Then comes Orlando. As 'Team 6,' the Magic has nine percent odds. Its chances at a top three selection are strong, but may not have enough balls in the lottery machine to luck up on incumbent No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama." 

4. TUESDAY NIGHT'S PLAY-IN GAMES

Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m., TNT

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m., TNT

5. NBA DRAFT LOTTERY COUNTDOWN

The Magic is 35 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery, where it will be revealed if Orlando will have the opportunity to take Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick.


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