Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | German |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Berlin, Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Franz Wagner
20/10/2026
Franz Wagner had left the Orlando Magic's preseason finale against the Miami Heat early with right shoulder soreness, raising concerns about his availability. He fully participated in practice on 20/10/2026 and said he planned to play in the season opener against the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic's injury news was considered encouraging ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Franz Jacob Wagner is a German professional basketball small forward who plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He was selected eighth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft after one college season cycle at the University of Michigan. |
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| Early Career | He began his professional career with Alba Berlin in the Basketball Bundesliga and was loaned to SSV Lokomotive Bernau during 2018-2019. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Wingspan | 7 ft (213 cm) |
| Shoots | Right |
| Jersey Number | 22 |
| Position | Small forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Michigan |
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Personal Life
| Pronunciation of surname | VOG-ner |
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Relationships & More
| Brother | Moritz Wagner, also a professional basketball player in the NBA |
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Family
| Mother | Beate Wagner |
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| Brother | Moritz Wagner |
Career
| Youth and early career |
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| College |
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| NBA |
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| National team | Has played for Germany's youth national teams and the senior national team |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His surname is pronounced VOG-ner. | |
| 2. He and his brother Moritz have both played for the Orlando Magic. | |
| 3. He won a gold medal at the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament with Germany's youth national teams. | |
| 4. He was named the Bundesliga's Best German Young Player in 2019 while still at Alba Berlin. |
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