Just In: Duke Basketball Star Issues Fair Warning to League………

Until this year, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic were the only three players in NBA history to average at least 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a season before their 22nd birthday. As things stand now, though, Duke basketball gem Paolo Banchero is in that exclusive club, StatMuse pointed out on Saturday.

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The Orlando Magic sophomore, a former No. 1 draft pick who is the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year and a first-time All-Star this season, is averaging 22.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists as the centerpiece for a club that sits at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference standings and is earning the “contender” tag sooner than most expected.Also Read