Report: Banchero finalizing deal with Jordan Brand

Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The No. 1 overall pick joins the likes of Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Russell Westbrook on the Jordan roster.

The 19-year-old averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals in his lone season at Duke. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year and made first-team All-ACC.

Banchero averaged 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds over two games at Las Vegas Summer League.