That said, Banchero is still only 23 years old. He\u2019s still in the very early stages of his career. And a trade to the Warriors could actually make some sense for both sides involved.<\/p>\n
For Banchero, it would be a fresh start. A chance to thrive in a new environment while playing next to better floor spacing than he has ever seen while with the Magic.<\/p>\n
Stephen Curry alone might provide more spacing than he has ever had around him with the Magic. The greatest shooter of all-time tends to have that effect on a basketball court.<\/p>\n
Adding a guy like Banchero would not only help the Warriors compete in the short-term, helping Curry gun for a fifth championship, but he could be their branch into the future.<\/p>\n
Golden State would have to trade a ton of picks. They would have to send out young players like Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski<\/a>, or Moses Moody. They would have to find a way to make the money work. But it would be worth a try.<\/p>\n The Magic are about to enter a very dangerous position, inching closer and closer to the second apron. And since they aren\u2019t exactly close to competing for a title right now, that\u2019s not a great spot to be in.<\/p>\n Well, even if the Warriors had any interest in the dream Banchero trade (again, dream trade), Friday night may have ended it.<\/p>\n Because it gave the Magic hope for the future. The question is, will it be false hope?<\/p>\n
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