VINDICATED: The criticisms Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter and the Orlando Magic are DISPROVING

Almost the entire NBA world has been overreacting to the Orlando Magic's early-season struggles. The team appears to be coming out of the early-season slump, and several key players are putting to rest some early criticisms they had faced.

Paolo Banchero is often criticized for his efficiency and shot selection. But in the last four games, he has been a terror with his career-best true shooting percentage and efficiency numbers.

Similarly, Wendell Carter is not considered a strong defensive big. But the numbers show Carter's defense has been stout and his offense has come around.

The Magic are indeed starting to come together.

0:00 Intro

2:08 Magic's rough 1-4 start analyzed

5:41 Paolo Banchero's impressive statistical leap

11:17 Wendell Carter's underrated defensive impact

21:30 Desmond Bane's adjustment struggles

28:14 Patience needed for offensive cohesion

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