Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero was recently asked about where his improved poise/composure has come from heading into year three.
(via Orlando Magic):
“I think it just comes with experience. You can’t really explain it. I think it’s just a certain level of comfort I guess. After my second year, especially playing in the playoffs, I think it just showed me a different way that I can be effective. And so, I think combining my first two seasons and just looking back watching so much tape over the summer: I played a lot on the ball my first two years, and I think I learned that if I’m able to mix up playing on and off the ball and screening and flashing and posting up, just trying to not give the defense one dose of something, and trying to mix it up and pick my spots and be a little more strategic with my approach — it makes the game a little easier. I think I’m just trying to get better at that, but I think you’re not able to do that without the experience, so I would say those first two years, I learned a lot and trying to come in with an improved mindset into my third season.”
