Franz Wagner admits he returned too early to play in Berlin
last week, Jamahl Mosley made it clear what Franz Wagner he returned prematurely from a sprained left ankle, which kept him out of action since the beginning of December.
Indeed, during the “Global Games” in Europe, the winger managed to keep his place in Berlin (18 points and a victory) and then in London (14 points). Except that from Magic returned to the United States, he was never seen in uniform again.
So, did Franz Wagner really sprain his ankle to be able to play the first game of the regular season hosted in Germany?
« Obviously I’m not where I’d like to be to play regularly yet. » he admittedabout his physical condition. ” Regularity is really the most important aspect. Of course, I really wanted to play in Berlin, but I probably wasn’t ready for it yet. So yes, it’s a tricky situation in hindsight, but I still have a little way to go (before I play again). »
Obviously, we assume that Franz Wagner did not imagine missing such a match, symbolic because it was played in his country, but it undoubtedly jeopardized his chances of a quick return, still not at 100% of his capabilities.
« I just didn’t feel like I could make the impact I wanted on the field and, at the same time, I don’t think it would be the best decision for my long-term health. » he explained, in connection with the first match ofOrlando after a trip to Europe.
Still unable to make the standings, the Magic hope to quickly find Franz Wagner, who, before the injury, has never been efficient on offense (22.2 ppg on 48% shooting, including 37% from 3-point range). He then heads to his first career All-Star game.
| Franz Wagner | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 79 | 30:45 | 46.8 | 35.4 | 86.3 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 15.2 |
| 2022-23 | ORL | 80 | 32:37 | 48.5 | 36.1 | 84.2 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 18.6 |
| 2023-24 | ORL | 72 | 32:28 | 48.2 | 28.1 | 85.0 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 19.7 |
| 2024-25 | ORL | 60 | 33:43 | 46.3 | 29.5 | 87.1 | 0.9 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 24.2 |
| 2025-26 | ORL | 26 | 32:51 | 48.2 | 36.8 | 82.6 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 22.2 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-30 09:57:00
