Ranking Top 5 Rookies From 2021 NBA Draft Early In Season

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Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
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4. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic blew it up last season and wanted to rely on a young core. They held two picks in the top eight of the draft and Franz Wagner was taken with the later one.

Coming out of Michigan, Wagner was the best player for the Wolverines but could his game transfer to the NBA?That question has been answered. Not only is Franz Wagner contribute but he is doing so consistently and at a high rate. Wagner is averaging 14.9 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Magic.

Wagner is adding 1.1 steals per game. Wagner is a two-way player who is playing like a veteran.

On the season, Wagner is averaging just 2.8 assists per game but he has been getting his teammates involved more recently. This is an area of his game that will continue to improve.

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At 6-foot-10, Franz Wagner has the size and shooting ability that fits in today’s NBA. There is no doubt that Wagner will be a contributor for a long time.

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