Paolo Banchero hanging out on O'Dea football sideline before returning to NBA life

With Orlando Magic training camp just weeks away, Banchero rooting on younger brother, Giulio, on field and longtime football coach Monte Kohler to become sole career wins leader in Washington

Former O’Dea basketball standout Paolo Banchero, who is entering his fourth NBA season with the Orlando Magic, was in attendance for the Irish’s football game Friday in Spanaway. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

SPANAWAY, Wash. — Before Paolo Banchero heads off to NBA training camp with Orlando at the end of September, the 6-foot-10 forward is trying to get out to as many home sports stops in Seattle as he can.