Height
6'10"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
23
College
Duke
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 258 | 22.7 | 8.4 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 46.1% | 31.8% | 74.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 62 | 22.7 | 8.4 | 5.1 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs MIN | W 132-120 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8-11 | 1-1 | +12 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$56.8M
Guaranteed
$56.8M
AAV
$9.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Paolo Banchero's contract with the Orlando Magic represents excellent value, earning an A- Contract Value Index grade — the team is getting significant on-court production relative to what they are paying. Paolo Banchero's on-court production this season — 22.7 points per game with an A- Performance grade — places him as an elite contributor at the power forward position. His $9.5M average annual value represents rotation-player money in the current NBA salary landscape. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they are getting elite production at a modest cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds championship-caliber rosters. He is entering or in his prime, which adds upside to the contract — there is reason to believe his production could improve as he continues to develop. The 6-year, $56.8M commitment is a long-term bet on sustained production.
Performance Analysis
Paolo Banchero is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA power forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 22.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists through 258 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Paolo's strongest area is RPG at 8.4, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 46.1 (power forward median: 46.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Paolo ranks 6th. As a ROY talent at just 23, Paolo's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Orlando Magic.
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