Paolo’s Diary: March Madness might apply for the Magic, too
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, goes up to shoot in front of Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) and center Cody Zeller (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Phelan M. Ebenhack]
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, in the fifth edition of his seasonlong diary for The Associated Press, talks about how this time of year has him thinking back to what it was like last year at Duke and playing for coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Magic still have a chance at a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference and Banchero is widely considered the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year.
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Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero looks to shoot against Utah Jazz's Kelly Olynyk (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero (5) loses control of the ball as he collides with Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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