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Paolo Banchero breaks LeBron James’ record

This year’s number one draft pick Paolo Banchero is making history in his first season in the NBA. The 19-year-old rookie became the second teenager to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game in the league history.

Banchero finished the game against the Kings with 33 points and 16 rebounds in 40 minutes of play. The only other player who had 30 points and 15 rebounds in a game as a teenager is LeBron James.

This season Banchero is averaging 21.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34 minutes per game.

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