Paolo Banchero, the younger cousin of Meralco Bolts point guard Chris, shows the way for USA in their FIBA World Cup opener at the Mall of Asia Arena
MANILA, Philippines – Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic’s No.1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, shone the brightest for USA in their 99-72 demolition of New Zealand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, August 26.
Interestingly, prior to USA’s arrival in Manila last Tuesday, August 22, Banchero already knew what to expect from the basketball-crazy Philippines, thanks to his older cousin Chris, who plays point guard for the Meralco Bolts in the PBA. “Hopefully, I’m going to try to get him come to a game here soon and also meet up with my dad, and have a nice family moment,” added the American-Italian rising star.
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