Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Franz Wagner:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Franz Jacob Wagner
  • Nationality: German
  • Age: Born August 27, 2001
  • Hometown: Berlin, Germany
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Book 1, Nike KD 16, Nike PG 6, Nike PG 5, Jordan CP3.12
  • Number:
    • 22 (with the Orlando Magic)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Alba Berlin’s youth academy (Germany)
  • College:
    • University of Michigan (2019–2021)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Selected in the 1st round, 8th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Orlando Magic (2021–present)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2025)
  • Kids: None (as of 2025)
  • Siblings:
    • Moritz Wagner (older brother, NBA player for the Orlando Magic)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Franz Wagner’s player archetype is that of a versatile two-way playmaking wing, blending secondary creation, scoring efficiency, and defensive flexibility in a 6-foot-10, 220-pound frame. Offensively, he operates as a multi-purpose initiator rather than a pure lead guard, capable of attacking closeouts, handling in pick-and-roll, finishing with craft, and keeping the ball moving within the flow of the offense, while defensively he functions as a switchable wing-forward who can hold up on the ball, slide with perimeter matchups, and use his size well across positions. His physical traits stand out because he brings unusual length and coordination for a ball-skilled forward, and his overall style is built more on control, feel, footwork, and composure than pure explosion. Put together, Wagner plays like a smart, scalable connector-star hybrid: a big wing who can score, create, defend, and adapt to almost any lineup context. (Basketball Reference)

Player Insights

Franz Wagner saw steady growth in each of his first four years in the league. During his fourth season, he broke out and became a star, averaging 24.4 points per game before going down with an oblique injury. The Magic have a bright future now with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as stars and a very good point guard in Jalen Suggs. If they can stay healthy, they should have no problem contending for many years to come. 1/20/2025

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Franz Wagner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Franz Wagner | Forward | Orlando Magic
NBA.com — NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | Franz Wagner
The Ringer — Can the Orlando Magic Bend the NBA Game Before It Breaks?