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Two-Time NBA Champion Predicts Productive Summer From Paolo Banchero

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Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the second quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the second quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has already started offseason work, which has garnered the praise of former player Mike Miller.

Orlando selected Miller as the fifth pick in the 2000 NBA draft. He spent three seasons with the organization before becoming a journeyman for the remainder of his career, which included back-to-back titles with the Miami Heat. Miller currently serves as Banchero's agent.

Miller recently posted a series of photos on Instagram of working with Banchero in the gym, using the caption to applaud the work ethic of the 22-year-old.

People ask what's the secret? There is no secret..." Miller wrote. There's a reason @paolo5 is who he is!! The OFF season is just a suggestion to the great ones.. Season ended 8 days ago and this is Day 4 of the Summer work in the books already.. YEAR 4 is going to be a movie.. not many built like this!!

"You're lucky @orlandomagic!!!" he added.

Miller founded LIFT Sports Management in 2020. Banchero signed with the agency before being drafted in 2022. Miller also represents Ja Morant and Banchero's teammate, Wendell Carter Jr.

Despite a torn right oblique limiting him to 46 games last season, Banchero displayed his dominance. He averaged 25.9 points and 7.5 rebounds when healthy, both career highs.

Banchero elevated his game even further in the recent first-round loss to the Boston Celtics, averaging 29.4 points and 8.4 rebounds while shooting over 44 percent from the 3-point line.

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Don Strouble is a sports journalist who covers UCF athletics and the Orlando Magic. Strouble is a contributing member of the Black and Gold Banneret, the home for UCF athletics on SB Nation, as well as Fans First Sports Network. He hails from Northeast Ohio, where his love for Cleveland’s teams served as inspiration to work in the world of sports media.

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