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Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is about to make the bounce to elite standing … so says Wendell Carter Jr., who tells TMZ Sports activities there is not any 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 choose improved in almost 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 anticipate 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 will be [an MVP candidate] for sure,” he instructed us.
For what it is value, 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 stage within the postseason … and he actually believes they’ll construct off taking the Cleveland Cavaliers to Sport 7 of their first-round matchup final yr.
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In truth, after we requested if we might see Orlando within the Japanese Convention Finals in 2025, Carter Jr. did not hesitate together with his response.
