Report: Banchero finalizing deal with Jordan Brand
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Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The No. 1 overall pick joins the likes of Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Russell Westbrook on the Jordan roster.
The 19-year-old averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals in his lone season at Duke. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year and made first-team All-ACC.
Banchero averaged 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds over two games at Las Vegas Summer League.