Magic's Paolo Banchero Excited for Jalen Suggs' 'Bald Head' Look

Banchero believes Suggs' new haircut will help him make many 'memories'

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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After the Orlando Magic's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paolo Banchero expressed his excitement for teammate Jalen Suggs' new bald hairstyle. Banchero said the look 'fits him' and that he's 'excited' to see the memories Suggs will make with the fresh cut. Suggs revealed the inspiration for the haircut was teammate Jevon Carter, saying he's 'trying to follow his footsteps with the baldy'.

Why it matters

Suggs' new look has generated buzz around the Magic, as the team continues to build momentum in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The camaraderie and support between Banchero and Suggs, two of the team's young stars, is an encouraging sign for the Magic's future.

The details

After the Magic's 119-92 win over the Timberwolves, Banchero was asked about Suggs' new bald hairstyle. Banchero said the look 'fits him' and that he's 'excited' for Suggs to 'make a lot of memories with that bald head'. Suggs revealed the inspiration for the haircut was teammate Jevon Carter, saying he's 'trying to follow his footsteps with the baldy'. Suggs also compared the haircut to Aang's look in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', saying it's a 'new transition' and 'evolution' for him.

  • The Magic defeated the Timberwolves on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Suggs discussed his new haircut inspiration on Tuesday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Paolo Banchero

A star player for the Orlando Magic who expressed excitement over teammate Jalen Suggs' new bald hairstyle.

Jalen Suggs

The Orlando Magic guard who recently shaved his head, inspired by teammate Jevon Carter's look.

Jevon Carter

An Orlando Magic player whose bald hairstyle inspired teammate Jalen Suggs to also shave his head.

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What they’re saying

“Hey man, I told him he looked about five years younger with the fresh cut. You know, I think it fits him. Man, you can tell he's happy, you know, he was happy to be back home today, getting the win here in his hometown. I'm excited for him to make a lot of memories with that bald head.”

— Paolo Banchero (Amazon Prime)

“Good vet. I think the way that he works every day is top-notch. He's one of the hardest workers I've been around, for sure. I got the haircut in light of Jevon. I'm trying to follow his footsteps with the baldy.”

— Jalen Suggs (Jason Beede)

“I love the baldy. But yeah, new transition, new evolution. It's like when Aang cut his hair off in Season 3 [referencing the show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender']. That's what I'm feeling like.”

— Jalen Suggs (Jason Beede)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Jalen Suggs will keep the bald hairstyle moving forward.

The takeaway

Suggs' new look has generated excitement within the Magic organization, with teammate Paolo Banchero expressing his support and belief that the fresh cut will help Suggs make many 'memories'. The camaraderie between the two young stars is a positive sign for the Magic's future.