Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner is a professional basketball player from Germany and plays for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Franz Jacob Wagner was born on August 27, 2001, in Berlin, Germany. He stands 208 cm tall and his weight is 102 kg. Wagner plays right-handed. He plays Small Forward for the team.

He has a brother who also plays with Orlando Magic named Moritz Wagner.

In addition to his professional career, he represents Germany internationally. In 2023, he was part of the team that won gold at the 2023 FIBA World Cup Philippines–Japan–Indonesia.

College Career and Early Professional Career

Wagner started his career in 2017, playing in Basketball Bundesliga for Alba Berlin who loaned him to SSV Lokomotiv Bernau.

He then paused his professional career and committed to play college basketball in the USA for the University of Michigan. He was there from 2019 to 2021.

Professional Career

He turned pro in 2021. Wagner was selected in the 1st round of the 2021 NBA Draft, picked 8th overall by the Orlando Magic.

In 2022, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. As of the start of 2024, he still plays for the Magic.

Career Highlights

• 2022 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
• 2023 - All-FIBA World Cup Second Team
• 2019 - Bundesliga Best German Young Player
• 2021 - Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches
• 2021 - Third-team All-Big Ten – Media
• 2021 - First-team Academic All-American
• 2020 - Big Ten All-Freshman Team

Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing Germany

• Gold - 2023 FIBA World Cup Philippines–Japan–Indonesia
• Bronze - 2022 EuroBasket Germany