Canadian Basketball Star: Dalano Banton is a professional basketball player from Toronto, Canada.
Portland Trail Blazers Player: He currently plays as a point guard and small forward for the Portland Trail Blazers.
College Journey: Banton played college basketball at Western Kentucky University and then transferred to the University of Nebraska.
First Canadian Drafted by the Raptors: In 2021, he made history as the first Canadian ever drafted by the Toronto Raptors.
Grew Up in Toronto: Banton was raised in the Rexdale area of Toronto, where he started playing basketball at community centers and camps.
High School in the U.S.: He attended high school in Canada but later moved to the U.S. to play for Redemption Christian Academy in Massachusetts.
Career High with Raptors: While with the Raptors, he scored a career-high 27 points in a single game in 2022.
Joined Boston Celtics in 2023: After his time with the Raptors, he signed with the Boston Celtics before moving to the Trail Blazers.
Plays Multiple Positions: At 6'8", Banton’s height and skill allow him to play both guard and forward positions.
Honors His Hometown: Banton wears the number 45 as a tribute to the Toronto bus route that he rode growing up.