Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner on their way to create history for Orlando Magic

Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 10:00

Orlando Magic young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are set to make their way into the history books.

Both youngsters are amongst the top performers for the Magic side in the ongoing campaign. It is because of this reason, Banchero and Wagner are on their way to becoming the second youngest duo in the history of the NBA to average 20 or more points per game in a season.

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As things stand, Banchero is averaging 22.8 points per game this season for the Magic to go with 6.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists. In the team’s previous outing against the New York Knicks, the 21-year-old ended up registering 36 points to go with six rebounds and five assists.

His best outing this season came in the match against the Sacramento Kings where he registered 43 points to go with four rebounds and five assists.

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On the other hand, Wagner, who plays as a small forward for the Magic, is averaging 21.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and four assists per game this season. In the most recent outing, he ended up registering 21 points to go with three rebounds and six assists.

His most impressive outing this season came in the match against the Detroit Pistons where he registered 38 points to go with three rebounds and two assists.