We NEED To Talk About Franz Wagner…

[@AaronA_Aaronson0]

World Champion Franz Wagner

[@molozow]

and he didnt even mention his defense yet.. this guy going nuts everywhere on the court honestly.

[@Goxilla]

I hope coach Mosley can re-implement Banchero without Franz having a drop off. The offense more fluid with Franz but at times a 260 lbs wrecking ball like Banchero is needed. They could combine for 50 ppg 15 ast 15 reb every night without trying that much

[@kingxjamesx23to69]

One of either Franz or Paolo should in the game at all times. Only way it’ll work whenever one’s. Taking a break and the other goes off then they both play at certain points of the game and be equally as aggressive on offense

[@coreyjohnson8757]

Paolo is number 1 for a reason. And the offense isn't more fluent with franz. Paolo assist numbers have always been better than franz from his very first yr. Like that 50pt 9 assist game. He's a better shooter, midrange, than franz. Like him shooting 37% from 3 last yr while franz was down to 28%. Like Paolo being the only player to step up all 7 games in the playoffs, while franz showed up for 3. Last point I want to make is that the east is pretty banged up with a lot of star players missing or just coming back. It's why the cavs the same exact team the magic embarrassed 3games in the playoffs this pass season is 17-1. Because they are healthy playing mostly injured teams the same way orlando hasn't played a single elite team during this franz run. Most of our games have been against non playoff teams. Franz has always performed well against those types of teams. Not so much the elite teams. That's what separates him and paolo. Franz is a really really good player, but paolo is a great player in the making. There's a reason the franchise turned the corner with success almost as soon as he got here. While we were the worst team in the league the yr before paolo, with franz on the roster.

[@robertcampbell8070]

​@@coreyjohnson8757One, the Magic were 34-48 and finished 13th in the East when Paolo got to Orlando. Two, without Franz last year the Magic were 2-7. Three, Paolo had 9 points in a game four win that Franz carried in and 15 turnovers in the first two losses. Four, even with a poor year from three, Franz was the more efficient scorers and has been throughout his career. Paolo is below average. Five, Franz is a far superior defender. Six, by all advanced analytics, Franz has been the superior player throughout. Franz is a top 10 player in the NBA right now. And seven, as a rookie, Paolo had the exact same assist rate as Franz with a far higher turnover rate, and Franz right now has a higher assist rate than Paolo has ever had. Now, I do, in fact, think Paolo is the number one guy on the Magic. He had the ability to go for 50 on any given night, which I don't think Franz has. That said, Franz is the superior player right now.

[@AaronTats]

With Banchero’s gravity as a giant primary ball handler, it’s just gonna make things easier for Franz to operate in space. Of course Franz’s usage rate is gonna go down, but it’s definitely not gonna go back down to what it used to be. They always wanted them to both be high usage guys, and now they have enough evidence to implement it far sooner than what Mose and the FO initially thought.

[@PepeVoltaireBartolemeMontesqui]

@@coreyjohnson8757that’s a lie lol, Franz ast:to ratio is much better than paolo’s

[@AdamLandon81]

Franz has amazing footwork at 6"10. Very high IQ

[@parkersperry6904]

I’m so glad I got Franz in my draft

[@Blandalorian]

When Paolo got injured and we lost five in a row, myself and other Magic fans thought that our season might had finished almost as soon as it started - all the credit in the world needs to go to Coach Mose and to Franz for how well the team has been playing recently. For this team to play this good WITHOUT Paolo Banchero is crazy, and we are salivating at what we might look like when he comes back. Play the song! 🎶🎶

[@JonahsWail]

@@Blandalorian I like what I’m seeing from Black and de Silva too. Mo beasting it up out there too.

[@gamble777888]

A stud who makes winning plays. Legit hooper no doubt about it.

[@ajayjaggernauth8500]

I'm so happy that I now literally can't wait for Magic basketball. I remember for years dreading watching them. Crazy how things have changed thanks to Mose, Franz, and Paolo

[@MCVseit1997]

One thing he does on a regular is very similar to Kyries mindset..he takes what the defender gives him and doesnt force a move but works with the opportunities. Thats why its looking so fluid and beats all kind of defenders.

[@urtypus]

Thx for creating & sharing !!

[@JonahsWail]

Franz is awesome. He had a bit of a plateau year last year, and was a touch worried, but if he can sustain this gameplay all year, it’s safe to say he’s taken a big step up.

[@MK3504]

X Stop with this narrative. The only thing he regressed in was 3P shooting. All of a sudden everyone is acting like they watch the magic

[@GXZ70_]

He didn’t plateau last year. All his numbers were up except for 3 pt %. Had a career year but today’s NBA is all about 3 point shooting. Hopefully that changes someday.

[@JonahsWail]

@ I wasn’t looking at his stats but since you mentioned it I’m not sure how where you see material improvement, and the fact that his 3pt was down considerably was not good. I was just hoping he would level up last year like he has so far this year. Following the games last year, he just seemed real inconsistent, and just disappeared at times. A lot of that was the rise of Paolo, but there were times that Franz just looked out of it. I hope he can sustain this level throughout the year. It’s gonna be a touch squeeze once Paolo gets back, but I’m really hoping they can develop into a lethal combo together. Having big bro Mo around is freakin awesome too.

[@baumstamm1000]

Made in Germany never disappoints

[@stennostenno1346]

unless its deutsche bahn

[@baumstamm1000]

@ true dat 😂😂😂

[@kojoslapnap5853]

he is an elite passer

[@brushylake4606]

As a Spurs fan, I see a lot of Manu in his game.

[@JonahsWail]

@@brushylake4606 I would love that, as a magic fan of course.

[@AP-ev3yu]

Agreed. At 6'10, that's tough.

[@davidcook680]

Basically play a lot alike. Only franz is taller.

[@flamehunter-np2vk]

Both franz and Paolo are cold blooded killers! I can’t wait for Paolo to come back and then for them to get into rhythm. If franz can keep his shooting and playmaking up with Paolo, this team is gonna be nasty good

[@merellion]

Franz plays like Kobe to me, crafty footwork and change of pace middy buckets. It’s how Luka should’ve developed athletic 2 way that can finish over some of the best wings

[@esiel9261]

Hes also literally 6`10... people often overlook that

[@Bludiify]

slicker than babyoil on ice 🤣🤣

[@AbelAraya]

If they keep this up and keep the team intact, this duo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero is going to be the next version of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

[@Nolewayout33]

Franz and Banchero play well together. I believe we will see Banchero come in, and work seamlessly. Franz not having to put up 30 is the best scenario. Give me Suggs and KcP shooting better, and Banchero back, along with Goga, and you have a put together 5 that is tough to beat. Carter needs to come off the bench.

[@gmoney8399]

Legitimate All-Star. He’s officially made the leap. In a couple seasons they’ll be serious contenders. Let all the pieces around Paulo and Franz develop, especially Black. Howard, Houston, and Da Silva are all athletic wings with versatility. 3 young starting caliber centers and they all seem to be getting better with time. That is the one position I think they should possibly look to upgrade. At the same time I like the rotation of Goga, Wendell, and Mo.

[@RubyLahna-f6h]

Polalo has to pick up his defense!!!!

[@dvdv8197]

If JK wants a similar contract from the Warriors, JK better play more like this guy! 😄😬

[@nahyoulyin]

theres levels, jk aint like that

[@majed2479]

You don’t know ball

[@coreyjohnson8757]

​@@nahyoulyinfranz got the opportunity to come to a team who was in the first yr of a rebuild when got here. No pressure at all like jk going to a winning team. Because all of our guards were injured franz rookie yr it allowed him to learn to run offense which he had never done much of in college. Pick and rolls and things like that was new to him as far as running them. But orlando had nothing to lose and were down their point guards. The thing that help franz was the no pressure and him staying healthy his entire career which has allowed him to grow as a player. He was only seen as a glue guy, solid role player by scouts coming out of college. Kuminga hasn't had the same opportunity as franz. He barely played his first two yrs. You can't grow you game without playing

[@GohanBachPlays]

@@coreyjohnson8757 well franz came in with a level of iq and intangibles that jk didn’t. I feel if the warriors took franz he be an elite glue guy who got to learn from Steph, klay , and draymond. It’s a double edge sword playing what if but franz is a special talent regardless if it’s on ball or off.

[@coreyjohnson8757]

@GohanBachPlays again most of what you see of franz is what he grew into being on a young team with no pressure his first couple yrs. Im from here, die hard magic fan my entire life. He learned much of what we are seeing. So had he gone to the warriors known as a glue guy he would have been treated as such. He's 6'10 and we know kerr loves small ball, so it wouldn't have been a surprise if warriors had him as a stretch 5/center, that alone would have wore him down and gave him a higher chance of injuries banging down low with real bigs. He plays small forward for the magic. Starting as the power forward while paolo is out. He even started a handful of games at shooting guard last yr. But on top of that I'm not a warriors fan and even I know that the warriors under Kerr have done a poor job developing their young players/draft picks. Plenty of articles ive read over the years that talked about that. They've had a couple guards that done well but where are they now? No forwards or centers that I'm aware of that the warriors develop to be a great player in the kerr era. Franz would be standing in the corner or setting picks on offense and getting banged up on defense like a small 6'7 johnathan kuminga is, playing as an undersized power forward behind draymond. Def not far fetched when considering they started Wiggins as the 4 at times last yr. What is he 6'6 190? I just don't see how Franzwould have thrived there without room to make mistakes as a young player, like he has here in orlando, bc of the warriors ring chasing at the time.

[@LuqNessY]

Franz is 6'10"?!? I thought he was like 6'7", dude has crazy handles and body control for being that big.

[@saurabh7489]

OK. This is elite level. They need to build around him.

[@AP-ev3yu]

Reminds me of a European Gordon Hayward, with more playmaking & ball handle. At 6'10, that's tough.

[@TurkeyRoo]

Dare I say it, but I think he's got a bit of Larry Bird about him.

[@Hoops590]

I got an Orlando Magic jacket for the winter all the chicks dig it

[@demappless]

Franz Wagner is an all star Deni Avidja

[@jordantabara5442]

Gordon Hayward prototype, with more athleticism

[@Goxilla]

nah Franz is a better playmaker, better shot creator and much better defender. I don't see a direct comparison to anyone since he has a bit of everything

[@recorz98]

I don't see the comparison either. But at the same time Gordon Hayward wasn't a defensive liability. And probably was more athletic before his injuries.

[@MK3504]

Lazy ass comparison. Go watch some games bruh

[@musikausdemosten]

Hayward before his injuries was more athletic than Franz.

[@mashwork6615]

@@musikausdemostenfranz is 6”10 tho I don’t think Hayward was more athletic

[@Fast_Break_Productions]

3:39 that is not Kai Jones that’s Kris Dunn 😂

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I realized after I edited. We all make mistakes

[@musiczzlife9412]

better beware of orlando the next years - it's a magic 90s feeling ;)

[@thesamedambub9072]

How is his 3point game?

[@ennyyyable]

how is yours? stfu

[@JD-mh9rl]

Clutch game winners. And also 36% this season.

[@thesamedambub9072]

@ you think he has 4 3’s tonight?

[@JD-mh9rl]

@@thesamedambub9072it’s very possible

[@showtimeman5673]

8 and 2? Nah playa, 9-1

[@ruggedland]

Looks like a male version of Caitlyn Clark

[@Goxilla]

That's new

[@rezavaziri6900]

💀

[@kimjayvinas8840]

👀😂

[@brysongraham6997]

Not Tonight

[@HOOPMASTERY]

What about ALLLLL the other games ?

[@brysongraham6997]

@ He Sold My Parlay Tonight - It’s Only Right I Talk Shit 😭

[@thesamedambub9072]

Well he sold last night 🚮

[@HOOPMASTERY]

He is not trash for one game man cmon now

[@thesamedambub9072]

@ ik just saying the 1 time I bet on him and he has a season low lmao must be my shit luck

[@davidcook680]

@@thesamedambub9072he had a great fourth quarter. And had four steals. He does more than scoring. And they won.

[@thesamedambub9072]

@ *update I doubled down on him tonight LFG

[@krisv1038]

​@thesamedambub9072 yeah maybe focus more on enjoying the game than feeding a addiction lol. There's a reason athletes almost universally roll their eyes when talking on gambling fans

[@DalaiDrama-hp6oj]

Dieser Kommentarbereich ist nun Eigentum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 😉

[@MaadXXX]

9-1 baby! Hope Paolo is getting well rested