Next Youngest LeBron James

By Amber Stevens

    Paolo Banchero, a 21-year-old player for the Orlando Magics had the best game of his young career. He scored 50 points, had 13 rebounds and nine assists. He has an efficiency of 61.5% which is amazing. He scored 37 points in the first half which tied the record the Magics had for the amount of points in the first half. Not only did he tie the record, but also tied the number of points the Pacers got just by their starting lineup. 

    Banchero became the second youngest player in the league to score 50 points in a game right behind LeBron James. After the match, Banchero said “It was just being in the zone. Felt like I was in an open gym, back home, just working on my game…Every shot felt like it was going in and it's a good feeling when you have a day like that. Not every game is going to be like that but I'm glad today was.” His teammate, Jalen Suggs who scored 26 points, five rebounds, and seven assists, gave him a lot of support after the game. The score ended with 119-115 the Magic beating the Pacers.