Franz Wagner nailed a breakout season for Orlando, averaging 20+ points in 60 games and showcasing a versatile two-way toolkit that signals stardom. He posted 24.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 46.3% shooting, a well-rounded 2024-25 line that elevated his role beyond a second option behind Paolo Banchero.

In the playoffs, Wagner carried more of the scoring load with 25.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists across five games, validating the trust he earned from Magic coaches and fantasy managers alike. Boston’s defense stifled Orlando in the series, but Wagner’s trajectory remains crystal: a high-usage, efficient wing with multi-category upside who should see even bigger responsibilities as Orlando builds around him and Banchero. Dennis Schroder’s praise underscores Wagner’s ceiling, a trait that international and NBA evaluators alike expect to translate into a true star in the coming seasons, provided health cooperates and the Magic continue to optimize around his skill set. The EuroBasket hail and Olympic performances further fuel the narrative of a perimeter caller who can swing games with scoring, playmaking and length on both ends. Fantasy managers should monitor his efficiency trends, injury status and ever-improving decision-making as he nears the next leap in usage and value.