Franz Wagner Thread

[Toruko]

Franz balling. Takes down Lakers with a big game-winner:

https://x.com/AhaanRungta/status/1859841247059566911

Started the season fairly bad but found his rhythm 5-6 games ago. Good player but nobody you can build on.

[Straight forward]

Started the season fairly bad but found his rhythm 5-6 games ago. Good player but nobody you can build on.

Well, so far he's carrying the Magic nicely. Good second option of winning team.

[thiago94]

He didn't start the season in a bad way, he had three great games and then suffered an illness. I might be affected by some German bias, but Franz has the potential to become one of the best players on this planet. He skyrocketed his playmaking skills, his shot looks way more fluid than last season and even though it is not falling consistently, I definitely see enough room for improvement in this area. I didn't even start to praise his defensive abilities and potential. Toruko disrespecting Franz is a never ending story.

[Toruko]

He didn't start the season in a bad way, he had three great games and then suffered an illness. I might be affected by some German bias, but Franz has the potential to become one of the best players on this planet. He skyrocketed his playmaking skills, his shot looks way more fluid than last season and even though it is not falling consistently, I definitely see enough room for improvement in this area. I didn't even start to praise his defensive abilities and potential. Toruko disrespecting Franz is a never ending story.

Its a question if you can build around Franz Wagner and be a contender in the NBA. He has height and the quality to finish around the rim. Defensively surely a great player who can read defenses and push the team defense to the next level but I dont see the mechanics to be a good shooter. He doesnt have the mechanics to be a good shooter. Off course he can be better in everything but there are borders for him but we will see.

[thiago94]

I agree, he does not have the tools to single-handedly put the Magics on the map of contenders at least right now. How many players are capable to do this though? Jokic? Doncic? SGA? Franz is miles away from entering the MVP race, that is not up for discussion. The question is whether he has the potential to become one of the best players in the NBA. I truly believe Orlando can build a championship-contending team around Franz and Banchero. I also believe that Franz does not need to take a backseat to Banchero, their upside is pretty similar and I have absolutely no doubt Franz will evolve into one of the best 20 players on the planet with the potential to reach the Top10.

[Toruko]

I agree, he does not have the tools to single-handedly put the Magics on the map of contenders at least right now. How many players are capable to do this though? Jokic? Doncic? SGA? Franz is miles away from entering the MVP race, that is not up for discussion. The question is whether he has the potential to become one of the best players in the NBA. I truly believe Orlando can build a championship-contending team around Franz and Banchero. I also believe that Franz does not need to take a backseat to Banchero, their upside is pretty similar and I have absolutely no doubt Franz will evolve into one of the best 20 players on the planet with the potential to reach the Top10.

Possible... we will see. I will definitely have an eye on him.