Franz Wagner
#22SF · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 319 | 19.3 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 47.5% | 32.5% | 85.2% |
| 2025-26 | 28 | 21.3 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 47.9% | 36.5% | 82.8% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 25.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 44.3% | 18.9% | 76.9% |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 18.9 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 40.8% | 26.5% | 88.6% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$80.4M
AAV
$16.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Franz Wagner's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $16.1M per year over 5 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Franz's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 24 years old, Franz is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Franz Wagner earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 319 career games, Franz has averaged 19.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Franz's strongest metric is FG% at 4746.8, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.7, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Franz ranks 24th in overall performance. Franz will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Franz Wagner's injury woes have drastically shifted fan sentiment from optimistic to deeply concerned and frustrated. His on-court performance this season grades poorly, with inconsistency and now extended absence dampening expectations significantly. At $16.1M annually, Wagner's value feels questionable given production decline and recurring injury problems limiting availability. The dominant narrative centers on whether Magic can survive Wagner's absence and if he'll return healthy. Fan confidence is pessimistic; concerns about durability, recovery timeline, and long-term impact on Orlando's championship window dominate.
Transaction History
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