Moritz Wagner in the Orlando Magic jersey, shooting a free throw.
The 6 ‘11’’ big man is a German forward for the Orlando Magic. Until last season, he was under the lowest contract of the 15-men roster for Orlando Magic, but a vibrant and powerful performance was seen from the forward in the 2023 season, wherein an average playing time of 20 minutes, he scored 10.5 points, and 4.5 rebounds with a shooting accuracy of 50 percent on the floor. All this made him earn a new contract extension with a significant rise in his payroll, the team brought him for the next two seasons for worth up to $16 million in the 2023 free agency period.
Last season, the forward started 18 games out of 57 in the last season and helped the team to achieve a 29-28 record in its last 57 matches. The team finished 13th in the Eastern Conference.
Moritz Wagner, Team Germany
Moritz Wagner's name is also there in the Germany roster for the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Earlier, he has been an MVP for the team in the Pre-Qualifying competition for the Olympics and assisted the team to reach the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games therefore, found himself as a key player for the team.
During the practice match as a part of the World Cup training camp, Germany defeated Canada. The Wagner brothers brought destruction for Team Canada and won the match by an 86-81 score. Moritz’s younger brother Franz Wagner who was also a member of the NBA All-Rookie first team in his debut season scored an important 18 points for the team, while Moritz Wagner posted 5 points coming off the bench.
Germany is placed in the group E, alongside Japan, Australia, and Finland. The team will start the tournament by playing against Japan on August 25, and has to make it to the top two positions in the group stage to advance their journey for the next-round.
FAQs
A. Yes, Franz and Moritz Wagner are both brothers. They both play for the same team, Orlando Magic. Moritz is the 2018 draft for the Los Angeles Lakers, while Franz was picked by the Orlando Magic in the 2021 draft.
A. The German forward was born in Berlin, Germany on April 26, 1997. Last year he turned 26.
A. Yes, he was a free agent in the Summer of 2023 However, Orlando Magic offered him a $16 million deal until the 2025 season.
A. The Orlando Magic Forward is listed at 6 feet 11 inches or 2.11m tall and weighs around 245 lb or 111 kg.
A. Moritz Wagner is older than Franz Wagner by five years. Moritz was born in April 1997 while Franz was born in August 2001.
