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.

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.

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.