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Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is about to make the soar to elite standing … so says Wendell Carter Jr., who tells TMZ Sports activities there is no doubt in his thoughts his teammate will contend for the NBA’s Most Worthwhile Participant award this season.
The 21-year-old former No. 1 total decide improved in practically each statistical class in his sophomore outing … incomes himself All-Star honors after averaging 22.6 factors, 6.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists — and main his Magic to the playoffs.
Many count on the previous Duke standout to construct off that momentum in his third season — together with Carter, Jr., who spoke extremely of the younger hooper whereas out at LAX this week.
“He might be [an MVP candidate] for certain,” he instructed us.
For what it is price, the betting odds for Banchero to hoist the Michael Jordan Trophy this season are +50000 … so if you happen to belief WCJ’s prediction, there is a ton of cash to be made.
As for his squad, Carter, Jr. additionally expects them to take issues to the following degree within the postseason … and he really believes they will construct off taking the Cleveland Cavaliers to Recreation 7 of their first-round matchup final 12 months.
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Actually, after we requested if we might see Orlando within the Jap Convention Finals in 2025, Carter Jr. did not hesitate along with his response.
