Moritz Wagner has grown to become a valuable asset for Orlando in the past couple of seasons and the NBA have been taking notice. Since bursting onto the scene for Michigan, Wagner's skills have continued to be more polished and enjoyable, making him an ideal opponent for other teams.
A versatile and adaptable player, his frame and strength allow him to be a good scorer and defender at multiple positions on the court. With an impressive shooting percentage, he was among Magic’s most efficient field goal shooters during the 2022-23 NBA regular season.
While Wagner's offensive game comprises shooting and post-up plays, his defensive showing includes effective guarding, steal scoring, and peak agility. His defensive persistence contributes significantly towards disrupting or slowing the opponent’s offenses through blocks and rebounds. Though not consistent with assists, he is a good passer of the ball for someone of his stature.
Moritz Wagner Age
Born on 26th April 1997, Mo is 26 years old. Moritz began his Basketball career by joining the Youth/junior division of Alba Berlin. Playing alongside the senior members of the team served to be a tremendous experience for the young German who then was less experienced but full of potential.
After getting in touch with University of Michigan head Coach John Beilein, Mo decided to move to the United States and play College Basketball for Michigan.
Mo's freshman year performance left a lot desired. Playing less than five minutes a game, Moritz hardly got to put his skills and overall abilities on display. Mo finished his season with just 86 points, 48 rebounds, four assists, six steals, and six blocks in 30 games.
Mo worked on his inefficiencies, and mistakes, and returned well-prepared for his sophomore season. In his next two seasons for the Wolverines, Mo scored 13.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, one steal, and 0.4 blocks per game at 54% field goal shooting and 39% three-point shooting.
During his time with the Wolverines, Wagner played a pivotal role in leading them to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four. For his exceptional performances, he was named Big Ten Tournament MVP during his sophomore year.
Following his successful Collegiate career, Moritz Wagner declared for the 2018 NBA Draft and was selected 25th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first three seasons, Mo didn’t create much buzz or popularity through his play, putting up 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.
After arriving in Orlando, fans finally got to witness a glimpse of Wagner’s college dominance. Scoring just under ten points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.5 steals per contest, Mo Wagner seems to be back on his consistent ways.
As Moritz Wagner continues navigating through professional basketball ranks with Orlando Magic, he can undoubtedly lead the team consisting of young stars towards further success and establish himself as one of basketball's rising stars.
FAQs
A. Moritz stands 6 feet 11 inches tall.
A. Wagner’s wingspan measures to be seven feet in length.
A. Yes. The final twelve feature him alongside Brother Franz Wagner and notable star Dennis Schroder.
A. Mo earns an average salary of eight million dollars annually.
