Photo: Instagram/Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero , the first pick in last year's NBA draft, has been named Rookie of the Year after receiving an impressive 98 out of 100 first-place votes. He dominated the award thanks to his excellent performance this season, averaging 20 points per game and helping the Orlando Magic improve from 22 to 34 wins, putting them in contention for a play-in berth. Banchero had 15 games of at least 25 points and 40 games of at least 20 points, both of which were the most among rookies this season. He also won rookie of the month four times, further indicating his dominance. Photo: Instagram/Paolo Banchero crowned Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Banchero becomes the third player in Magic history to win Rookie of the Year, following Shaquille O'Neal in 1993 and Mike Miller in 2001. During the announcement, Banchero recalled a conversation he had with Miller on draft night, where Miller asked if he would be Rookie of the Year, to which Banchero...