The Orlando Magic got their man last month with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
To the surprise of many, Orlando selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the top pick. After a 22-60 season, the Magic hope that Banchero can blossom into a star and take Orlando deep into the playoffs once again.
With the selection, Banchero will become the eighth former Duke player to play for the Magic. Here’s a look back on the Orlando tenures of the previous seven:
Wendell Carter Jr., F/C (2021-present)
A midseason acquisition in a trade that sent All-Star Nikola Vucevic to Chicago, Wendell Carter Jr.