“Niang owned him”: Fans have fun with Georges Niang and Paolo Banchero’s intense trash talk during Magic vs. Hawks

Basketball can get pretty physical, especially when you're in the zone or when your momentum is on the rise. But sometimes, playing basketball can make you go on an intense verbal fight with your opponent, making you lose your cool and distracting you from your end goal, which is winning.

In a heated game last Friday, Atlanta Hawks' Georges Niang and Orlando Magics' Paolo Banchero were in an intense trash-talk session, just because Paolo Banchero flopped while in the game. (via X/@legendz_nba)

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Banchero and Niang's Trash Talk: Funny Reactions

NBA fans are on the fence during Paolo Banchero and Georges Niang's trash talk, but some NBA fans opted to be #TeamNiang, saying that he handled the trash-talking sesh well and that he owned Banchero with his funny tirades. (via X/@W3KNOWBALL)

Other NBA fans also reminded Paolo Banchero to chill because, in terms of winning records, Georges Niang is ahead of him. (via X/@Wonovan1)

Basketball fans also poked fun at Paolo Banchero, saying that in the past few days, Paolo Banchero has been losing his aura and the fans are not amused.

"Paolo been losing hella aura last couple days man!" - a fan remarked (via X/@whristan1)

Fans are also shocked at how Georges Niang handled Paolo Banchero's trash talk, ending him with the "You went home" soundbite, making Paolo Banchero lose his ability to reply with a witty comeback. The game ended with Paolo 36pts and Niang had 8pts, Magic won.. They are on 2 very different levels.

"You went home" ended that . fr" - another fan commented (via X/@Slim_978)

“You went home” automatically won this confrontation!" - another fan replied (via X/@1234_shaming)

"Paolo is the better player 100% but Niang owned him with that " You went home " line lol" - another fan added (via X/@yukialonzo)

Orlando Magic fans also defended Paolo Banchero, saying that even if Niang won the trash talk, the Magics won the game and that in terms of points, Paolo Banchero had 36 points while Georges Niang had 8 points!

"Game ended with Paolo 36pts and Niang had 8pts, Magic won.. They are on 2 very different levels." - an Orland Magic fan remarked (via X/@JoeDueces2)

Others roasted the two players, saying their trash talk is a bum vs. bum conversation and no one's interested!

"Bum x Bum convo." - an NBA fan quipped (via X/@AbsoluteSuprman)

And finally, fans reminded Paolo Banchero that when Georges Niang was in the Cleveland Cavaliers, they sent home the Orlando Magic during the playoffs.

"‘I busted your a*s’ bro what the Cavs broke y’all in that game 7!" 0 another NBA fan commented (via X/@_DaRealOliver_)

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The Tale of Trash Talk: Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

During the game, Paolo Banchero flopped, and Georges Niang reacted to Banchero's flop. That's why they started trash-talking, and Niang won the trash-talk. Even if Georges Niang won the trash talk, the Hawks still lost at the Magics with a score of 114-108.

In terms of standings, the Orlando Magic is seated at the 7th spot with 28 wins and 30 losses, while the Atlanta Hawks are at the 9th spot with 26 wins and 30 losses.

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Paolo Banchero and Georges Niang's trash talk session during their game is funny and humorous, especially when their teams need a win. Sometimes, their basketball abilities can be overshadowed by their trash-talking moments. So, it's best to remind the players to focus on the game and prove their trash-talking opponents wrong by being great at basketball, just to shut them up!