Banchero is playing more like a perimeter player than a traditional power forward, and with limited shooting around him, the team’s ceiling could be capped.

The Magic’s offense is underperforming, sitting around 20th in offensive rating, suggesting offseason shooting improvements have not yet materialized.

Shooting issues are central to the Magic’s struggles and could jeopardize their contention hopes unless significant improvements are made.

Banchero’s numbers illustrate the problem: roughly 30% mid-range shooting and 26.3% from three, with many attempts taken far beyond the line and off the dribble, contributing to inefficient shot selection.

Orlando Magic’s 3-point profile is a weakness, ranking poorly in both percentage and attempts and leaving them at a disadvantage against top contenders.

Analyst Kirk Goldsberry, on The Zach Lowe Podcast, flags Banchero’s low jump-shooting efficiency and places him among the league’s underperforming shooters.

Paolo Banchero is a focal point of concern as his shooting struggles persist early in the season, earning praise for his game but criticism for not developing as a shooter.