Paolo Banchero, the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year, has quickly become a dominant force for the Orlando Magic, averaging 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has also shown his business acumen with deals with 2K Sports, Yahoo Sports, Panini, JD Sports, and Jordan Brand, following in the footsteps of his father’s successful family business. In a recent interview with Rich Kleiman, Banchero discussed his journey, playing for Coach K at Duke, designing his own Jordan player-edition colorways, and his deep knowledge of NBA history, expressing his admiration for legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James while aspiring to compete at their level.
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Jonas Valanciunas has confirmed his commitment to play for the Denver Nuggets next season after being traded from the Sacramento Kings, despite interest from Greek EuroLeague team Panathinaikos. Valanciunas aims to honor his contract and provide valuable support to MVP Nikola JokiΔ, addressing previous speculation about his future with the team. Need More Context? π
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