Franz Wagner (basketball)

Franz Wagner
Wagner with Germany in 2023
No. 22 – Orlando Magic
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2001-08-27) 27 August 2001 (age 22)
Berlin, Germany
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
CollegeMichigan (2019–2021)
NBA draft2021: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Playing career2017–2019; 2021–present
Career history
2017–2019Alba Berlin
2018–2019→SSV Lokomotive Bernau
2021–presentOrlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Germany
FIBA World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2023 Philippines–Japan–Indonesia
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Germany

Franz Jacob Wagner (born 27 August 2001) is a German professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.

Wagner, a native of Berlin, started his career with Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) club Alba Berlin. In 2019, he was named BBL Best German Young Player. Wagner has played for the German youth national teams, winning a gold medal at the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament.

His older brother Moritz Wagner, a former Michigan standout, also plays for the Orlando Magic.


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