Paolo Banchero is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). On July 7, 2025, he agreed to stay with the Magic for five more years, signing a contract worth $239 million.
Age, Height & Weight
According to his birthdate, he is 23 years old as of 2025. His listed height is approximately 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), and his listed weight is approximately 250 lb (113 kg).
He has dark broen hair, and his eyes are also dark brown. His playing position is Power forward. His birth sign is Scorpio.
Early Life & Educational DetailsÂ
Her real name is Paolo Napoleon James Banchero. He was born on 12 November 2002 in Seattle, Washington, United States. By 15 months old, he was already about 3 feet (0.9 m) tall.
As a kid, he played basketball, football, and ran in track events. He also spent time playing basketball at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club in Seattle.
In seventh grade, he had a big growth spurt, going from 6’1″ (1.85 m) to 6’5″ (1.96 m). By eighth grade, he was ranked as one of the top 50 players in the country in both basketball and football.
In his first year at O’Dea High in Seattle, Banchero played basketball and was the backup quarterback on the state championship football team.
As a junior, he averaged 22.6 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game, helping his team finish second in Class 3A, and earned Washington Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps National Junior of the Year.
Even though he got offers from top schools like Duke and Kentucky and many thought he’d choose Washington, he surprised everyone by committing to Duke on August 20, 2020.
Girlfriend, Parents & Siblings
According to the reports, he is unmarried yet. His current relationship status is single. He did not have any past relationship with any girl. He was born to his African-American parents.
His father’s name is Mr. Mario Banchero, and his mother’s name is Mrs. Rhonda Smith-Banchero. He has a sister named Mia, and a brother name Lio.
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $50 million from all of his income sources as of 2025(source). He is of Mixed Ethnicity.
His mom is African-American and his dad is Italian. In February 2020, he got Italian citizenship through his father’s heritage. His religious faith is in the Christian religion.
Career Details
In his college debut, Banchero scored 22 points in a 79–71 win over Kentucky. He earned ACC Freshman of the Week twice and was named ACC Rookie of the Year and first-team All-ACC.
On March 15, 2022, he was also selected as a third-team All-American. As a freshman, his averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
On April 20, 2022, he announced he was entering the NBA draft, giving up the rest of his college eligibility. He was picked first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA draft.
He debuted in the 2022 NBA Summer League on July 7 against the Houston Rockets, scoring 17 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and making 6 assists in a 91–77 win.
On November 2, 2023, he scored 30 points and hit the game-winning layup in a 115–113 win over the Utah Jazz. On February 1, 2024, he made his first NBA All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.
On October 23, 2024, he scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Magic’s season opener, beating the Miami Heat 116–97.
On July 7, 2025, he signed a five-year, $239 million extension with the Magic. Although he could have played for Italy, he chose to represent the U.S. at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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