Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero spoke about the chemistry he has with Franz Wagner following Friday’s 117-108 home win vs. the New York Knicks (combined for 61 points/19 rebounds/6 assists/5 steals/2 blocks/20-38 FG/5-11 3-PT/16-19 FT).
(via Bally Sports Florida):
Dante Marchitelli: “Tell me about Franz. Tell me about your running mate. You guys work so well together. What is it that you guys see and the poise that you two have down the stretch?”
Banchero: “Franz is a big time player. He don’t shy away from those moments. Me and him tell each other all the time, ‘This is our time. This is what we do.’ We’re constantly in communication with one another throughout the game. And then in those late game situations, fourth quarter, we’re always on the same page. We had the two-man game going right there where we had that step up screen action, trying to get the switch and the matchup that we like, and then make the right read from there. We both know that whether it’s a bucket or a pass, we’re going to make the right play. So I’ve got 100% trust in him, and he has the same in me.”
