FRANZ WAGNER (ORL)
#22•F. WAGNER
F • 6’9, 220 lbs; 4th year, Michigan
STAR UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, ALL-AROUND FORWARD
Michigan’s Franz Wagner is a highly functional, modern forward w/ a refined game; gets to where he needs to go offensively: a bit methodical at times, Wagner knows how to get all the way in for scores, has a few counter pull-ups if the drive isn’t available; effective euro step - go-to weapon to gain an advantage; uses size correctly, does well exploiting mismatches; solid outside shooter, better than expected to kick off career (becoming more comfortable off the bounce); able to handle responsibility as a high-volume scorer - averaged nearly 20 ppg in Year 3; nice distributor who plays w/ his head up, doesn’t often force reads; (predictably) plays well off his brother, Moe Wagner; active defender: stays in passing lanes, nice anticipation for blocks; continuing to develop ball-handling & defensive effectiveness heightens upside; 1/3 of a budding frontcourt trio that also ft. Paolo Banchero & Wendell Carter Jr.; excellent prospect in Orlando: Franz is one of the most versatile young talents in the Association - Top DOG ceiling in 2025?
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAGS: FUTURE TOP DOG, BUCKET-GETTER
MORE ON FRANZ
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022)
Drafted 8th overall (2021)
Second Team All-Big 10 - Coaches (2021)
Younger bro. of teammate, Moe Wagner
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 86
(via Delay of Game Hoops)