Rookie of the Year Award
Banchero won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2023.
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Paolo Banchero
Stats, career, game log and next gamePaolo Banchero is a forward for the Orlando Magic who was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022.
292NBA games6,031points22playoff games
Updated
About Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero was born on November 12, 2002, in Seattle, Washington, United States. A forward for the Orlando Magic, he played college basketball at Duke before the Orlando Magic drafted him in the 1st round of the 2022 NBA Draft with the 1st pick overall. Banchero has played for the Orlando Magic since 2022 and was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season292
Regular season and playoffs, every NBA game in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ORL | 72 | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 45.9 | 1,599 | 9 g: 25.2 ppg |
| 2024-25 | ORL | 46 | 25.9 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 45.2 | 1,191 | 6 g: 27.3 ppg |
| 2023-24 | ORL | 80 | 22.6 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 45.5 | 1,804 | 7 g: 27.0 ppg |
| 2022-23 | ORL | 72 | 20.0 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 42.7 | 1,437 | - |
| Career | 270 | 22.3 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 44.9 | 6,031 | 22 g: 26.4 ppg |
How he is doing now
2025-26 season22.2 ppg8.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists a game, 72 games
Last game38 pts9 reb, 6 ast, May 3 at Pistons
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
Next game
Banchero against the Hawks15 games, 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists a game
Last met Apr 1, 2026.
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An All-Star
Banchero was a NBA All-Star.
A 50-point night
On Oct 28, 2024, Banchero had 50 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists in a 119-115 win against the Indiana Pacers.
Career
4years2022 to 2026
- 2022NBA debut113-109 loss vs Pistons
- 202450-point game50 pts, 13 reb, 9 ast, vs Pacers
- 2024-25Best season25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists a game in 46 games
- May 3, 2026Latest game38 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast at Pistons
Regular season
270 games
22.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists a game
Playoffs
22 games
26.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists a game
Honors
- NBA All-Star ()
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2022)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022)
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award (2023)
First NBA game
Oct 19, 2022: 27 pts, 9 reb, 5 astPistons 113, Magic 109
Latest game
May 3, 2026: 38 pts, 9 reb, 6 astPistons 116, Magic 94
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Cleveland Cavaliers20 games
7-13his teams
His line: 26.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists a game
Last met Mar 24, 2026
Detroit Pistons19 games
11-8his teams
His line: 23.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists a game
Last met May 3, 2026
Boston Celtics17 games
7-10his teams
His line: 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists a game
Last met Apr 12, 2026
Atlanta Hawks15 games
5-10his teams
His line: 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists a game
Last met Apr 1, 2026
Washington Wizards15 games
12-3his teams
His line: 23.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists a game
Last met Mar 12, 2026
Charlotte Hornets14 games
10-4his teams
His line: 22.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists a game
Last met Apr 17, 2026
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:12 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.