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Franz Wagner Shines: EuroBasket Champ and Magic Star

10/30/2025

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Wagner Leads Magic

Franz Wagner was drafted eighth by the Orlando Magic in the 2021 NBA Draft.
He is entering his fifth season as a key player for the Magic.
He recently led Germany to a EuroBasket championship.
He is averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game after four games this season.

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Magic Struggle Defensively

The Orlando Magic lost their fourth consecutive game, 135-116 to the Detroit Pistons.
Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 46 points.
The Magic struggled defensively, allowing Detroit to dominate the second half.
The Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said the team must take pride on defense.
The Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets next.

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Wagner Leads Magic

Franz Wagner was drafted eighth by the Orlando Magic in the 2021 NBA Draft.
He is entering his fifth season as a key player for the Magic.
He recently led Germany to a EuroBasket championship.
He is averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game after four games this season.

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