Franz Wagner is a German professional basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Born on August 27, 2001, in Berlin, Germany, he is the younger brother of Moritz Wagner, also an NBA player. Franz Wagner stands 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall and weighs 225 pounds (102 kg).
Wagner began his professional career with Alba Berlin in Germany before moving to the United States to play college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. During his time at Michigan, he earned All-Big Ten honors and was named Big Ten All-Freshman. He declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore year and was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 8th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
In the 2024-2025 season, Wagner has been a key player for the Magic. On March 24, 2025, he led the team to a 118-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 32 points and recording nine assists. This performance marked his 14th game of the season with at least 30 points and his sixth game with eight or more assists.
Internationally, Wagner has represented Germany in various competitions. He was part of the German national team that won the gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Additionally, he contributed to Germany’s bronze medal win at EuroBasket 2022.
Franz and Moritz Wagner have also faced each other in the NBA, with Franz’s Orlando Magic defeating Moritz’s team in a notable matchup. In that game, Franz scored 29 points, while Moritz added 18 points in just 15 minutes of play.
For more personal insights and updates, Franz Wagner is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. On Instagram, he goes by the handle @franz_weasley, and on Twitter, his handle is @franzboogie.