Franz Wagner
#22SF · Orlando Magic
Day-to-Day
All-Rookie 1st '22All-Star '26
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Height
6'10"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
24
College
Michigan
Experience
4 yrs
C+
A-
B+
B+
N/A
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The Verdict on Franz, in One Read
On the field, Franz Wagner grades out as a strong SF for Orlando Magic (B+ Impact). That places him 19th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 325 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 48.1% | 32.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 34 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityMid-CareerRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 34 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 48.1% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 60 | 24.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 46.3% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 72 | 19.7 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 48.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 80 | 18.6 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 48.5% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 79 | 15.2 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 46.8% | B- B- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/28 | vs DET | W 94-88 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7-15 | 1-3 | +17 |
| Sat, 4/25 | vs DET | W 113-105 | 34 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$224.2M
Guaranteed
$80.4M
AAV
$38.7M/yr
Guaranteed %36%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Orlando Magic — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Franz's on-field performance ranks in the top 30% among NFL SFs, grading him as an above-average starter at the position. His $38.7M average annual value ranks as mid-range money for the SF market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — above-average starter production at mid-range money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Franz is still in or near his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 5-year, $224.2M deal carrying $80.4M in guarantees (36%) is a long-term deal, but the guarantee structure provides some financial protection.
Performance Analysis
B+
#19 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Franz Wagner earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the Orlando Magic. He's averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists through 325 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Franz's strongest area is PPG at 20.6, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Franz ranks 19th. As a All-Rookie 1st talent at just 24, Franz's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Orlando Magic.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Franz's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Franz Compares at the Position
Franz Wagner ranks 19th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Franz between Andrew Wiggins (B+) just ahead and Keldon Johnson (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Andrew WigginsMiami HeatB+Kon KnueppelCharlotte HornetsB+Saddiq BeyNew Orleans PelicansB+Franz WagnerB+
Graded lower
Keldon JohnsonSan Antonio SpursTransaction History
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About this player
Franz Wagner is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at SF for the Orlando Magic. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Franz Wagner, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance B+, Sentiment A-.
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