Offensive Game
Elite offensive creator at 6-foot-9, one of the most versatile scorers of his draft class. Pull-up mid-range, capable three-point shooter, and finishes through contact with confidence.
Career Journey
Orlando Magic
2021-present
NBA All-Star
Selected as All-Star in 2025
2021 NBA Draft
Selected 8th overall by Orlando Magic
German Star
Born in Berlin — one of the top German NBA players
Two-Way Versatility
Elite scorer and playmaker at 6-10 — guards multiple positions
Career Earnings
~$55M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
Endorsements
Nike
Nike basketball athlete
2021-present
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
Franz Wagner is a smooth, oversized wing and one of the cornerstones of the Orlando Magic's young core. The eighth overall pick in 2021 out of Michigan, he made the All-Rookie team and quickly became a two-way problem — a 6-foot-10 forward who can create off the dribble, finish through contact and defend multiple positions. He has pushed his scoring into the 20s, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 2025-26, and looked like a first-time All-Star before an oblique injury interrupted his season. With his size, feel and steady improvement, the German forward projects as a franchise building block in Orlando for years to come.
Offensive Game
Elite offensive creator at 6-foot-9, one of the most versatile scorers of his draft class. Pull-up mid-range, capable three-point shooter, and finishes through contact with confidence.
Defensive Game
Engaged, physically strong defender who uses his length effectively. Needs to improve consistency in pick-and-roll coverage and help rotation timing.
Intangibles
Highly intelligent offensive player with European technical foundation. Understands timing, reads coverage shifts, and creates advantage through positioning rather than pure athleticism.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball development programs in Berlin and Orlando
German Basketball Federation youth ambassador
Did You Know?
Wagner and his brother Moritz became the first German brothers to play on the same NBA team simultaneously — a storyline that has drawn international attention to Orlando's roster.
He grew up in Berlin as part of the Alba Berlin youth basketball system, one of the most respected player development academies in European basketball.
Wagner was not the first member of his family to play college basketball in America — his brother Moritz blazed that trail at Michigan, which made Franz's college decision straightforward.
Franz speaks four languages: German, English, Spanish, and some French — a linguistic versatility that reflects his European education and is an asset in Orlando's diverse locker room.
Career Honors
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022)
NBA All-Star (2025)
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