Paolo Banchero's High Fantasy Draft Position Questioned Despite Breakout Expectations

Paolo Banchero is currently showing a Yahoo! ADP of 16.9, with many fantasy managers anticipating a breakout season after he recorded career-highs in points, rebounds, and three-pointers across 46 games in 2024-25. However, experts suggest that expecting second-round fantasy value from the Orlando Magic forward might be ambitious, as he has yet to achieve a top-100 season in per-game value, total value, or per-36 fantasy numbers, according to Basketball Monster. While his talent and the Magic's roster changes make a top-100 season possible, his current ADP implies a top-20 season, which is deemed "a bit much."