Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is officially three years into his career after his team was eliminated by the Boston Celtics in five games in the first round of the playoffs. Going into his fourth season in the league,

ESPN's Bobby Marks noted a max extension for Banchero would be $247 million over five years. This does put the Magic in a bit of a financial bind because last offseason they maxed out Franz Wagner ( five years, $224.2 million) and extended Jalen Suggs ( five years, $150.5 million ).

By the time head coach Jamahl Mosley became comfortable playing him, the Celtics had already built enough momentum. Banchero finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists on 50% shooting from deep.