Franz Jacob Wagner is a German professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA, excelling as a versatile small forward. Born in Berlin, Germany, Wagner began his career with Alba Berlin in the Basketball Bundesliga before moving to the U.S. to play college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. Selected 8th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, he quickly established himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars, earning NBA All-Rookie Team honors. Internationally, Wagner played a key role in Germany’s historic run to the 2023 FIBA World Cup Championship, solidifying his reputation as a rising global basketball talent.