| Paolo Banchero Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 113 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 12, 2002 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Paolo Banchero is an American professional basketball player who as of November 2023, had been playing for Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born Name
Paolo Napoleon James Banchero
Nick Name
Paolo
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Seattle, Washington, United States
Residence
Seattle, Washington, United States
Nationality
American, Italian
Education
Paolo studied at O’Dea High School in Seattle, Washington. After graduating high school, he committed to Duke University on August 20, 2020, playing on the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team. However, after being declared for the 2022 NBA draft on April 20, 2022, he decided to forgo the remainder of his college years.
Occupation
Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Mario Banchero (College Football Player)
- Mother – Rhonda Smith (Professional Basketball Player)
- Siblings – Mia (Younger Sister), Lio (Younger Brother)
- Others – Chris Banchero (Paternal Cousin) (Professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association, playing for the Meralco Bolts)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 10 in or 208 cm
Weight
113 kg or 249 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Black)
Paolo Banchero has Italian ancestry on his father’s side and African-American ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thin and straight eyebrows
- Snub nose
Paolo Banchero Favorite Things
- Player Of All-Time – Lebron James
Source – NBA
Paolo Banchero Facts
- At the mere age of 15 months, Paolo had grown to 3 feet (0.9 m).
- Growing up, Paolo played basketball and American football. He also took part in track.
- His mother inspired him to take up basketball as a career choice as she also played the sport professionally.
- Paolo played at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club of Seattle and the Ballislife Jr. All-American Camp during his younger years.
- Paolo grew from 6 ft 2 in (1.85 m) to 6 ft 5 (1.96 m) in seventh grade.
- Both of his parents met while attending the University of Washington.
- Due to his paternal heritage, he received Italian citizenship in February 2020.
- On November 14, 2021, Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DUI. However, the charges were dropped on July 29, 2022.
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