The Orlando Magic have struggled through the first half of the season and are struggling to tread water in a mediocre Eastern Conference. One player in particular who has struggled is All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. As his counterpart in the Western Conference has an All-Star year of his own, the question has to be asked: should the Magic have drafted Chet Holmgren over Paolo Banchero?
The Magic drafted Banchero first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and on the surface got everything they could have dreamed of. He won Rookie of the Year and put up 20 points per game in his first season, was named an All-Star in his second season, and last year battled through injuries to put up 29.