The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Orlando Magic on Friday night, and after the game, Paolo Banchero sent a strong message about Anthony Edwards amid ongoing debates surrounding the new face of the NBA.

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season following a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paolo Banchero led the way for Orlando, delivering an impressive 43-point, 10-rebound performance along with three assists while going nine-for-11 from the free-throw line.

There's a long way to go until the 2025 NBA Draft. But if Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero received the opportunity to make the No. 1 selection, he left little doubt he would pick Duke Blue Devils power forward Cooper Flagg. Banchero raved about the Blue Devils star while appearing on Boardroom Talks.