Franz Wagner Gets Massive NBA Deal
![Apr 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) dunks during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Apr 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) dunks during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wolverine_digest/01j2258ymag2tkh8p13x.jpg)
Former Michigan basketball star landed a massive NBA deal on Friday afternoon. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Wagner inked a new five-year $224 million deal with the Orlando Magic. The deal, with incentives, could reach as high as $269 million. Wagner was selected eighth overall by the Magic in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Wagner played two seasons in Ann Arbor before entering the draft. The German native was a big part of the Wolverines averaging over 30 minutes a game and he averaged 12 points per game during his two-year Michigan career.
ESPN Sources: Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has agreed on a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension – a deal that could become worth as much as $269 million. pic.twitter.com/uWrTFV6hrm
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2024
Wagner continued to get better and better with Orlando. This past year, Wagner averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, but shot just 28% from 3 -- the worst of his career. The 3-point shooting didn't bother the Magic after giving him a huge contract extension. Wagner will stay in Orlando and play alongside his brother Mo Wagner who also signed a two-year extension with the Magic.
At just 22 years of age, the Magic plan on building around Wagner for years to come and making him a cornerstone of the organization.
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