#html-body [data-pb-style=NQ2CS61]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The Orlando Magic selected University of Michigan small forward Franz Wagner with the eight overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft as one of the first key pieces to lead the team back into contention in the future. The German native has been everything Orlando expected and began his career with a strong rookie season. With 15.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, Wagner was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He has continued to improve each year with the 2023-24 season marking new heights. Wagner recorded 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while helping the Magic reach the playoffs for the first time in his career. He shined in the first round, including a 34 point and 13 rebound performance in a Game 4 win. With Wagner and a great surrounding crew, the Magic look to be contenders for years to come in the NBA.This image is autographed by Franz Wagner with a black paint pen. Wagner's signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA's 5-step authentication process.