Magic's Franz Wagner driving to the basket during a NBA game in the last season. GETTY IMAGES

Franz Wagner, German forward for the Orlando Magic, agreed to the largest contract in the history of the Florida franchise, a five-year extension worth at least 224 million dollars, as recently revealed by famous American reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.

One in Germany and the other in Orlando. This was how the strategy for renewing the European prospect was laid out. Franz Wagner was already training in his country in preparation for Paris 2024, while his agent, Jason Glushon, completed the historic negotiations on the deal during the 4 July holiday.

Additionally, the renowned journalist specialising in the NBA market confirmed that Wagner was eligible to earn 30 percent of the team’s salary cap, where he is one of the stars if he is selected for the All-NBA team.

This renewal made perfect sense. The Magic-Wagner partnership has been extremely pleasant, with the promising 22-year-old player averaging nearly 18 points in his three seasons with the Magic, one of the league's most attractive young teams, which had an incredible run in these Playoffs, their first since 2020, before being eliminated by Cleveland in 7 games.



The decision has not left fans indifferent either, who Wagner has won over through brilliant games and an inhuman effort to lead the Magic to stardom since he was drafted with the 8th pick in the 2021 Draft.

The forward has not only performed incredibly with the NBA revelation team, the Orlando Magic, but he was also a key player for Germany in winning the World Cup last summer. Now, with the deal closed, Wagner can be more at ease competing in the Paris Olympic Games starting later this month.

Wagner's ability to adapt and collaborate with teammates is one of his strengths. This year, his tandem with Paolo Banchero has given the Magic one of the best young frontlines in the league, marking the first step in continuing to grow within the franchise's project.



On the other hand, what now has Wagner's attention is the Olympic Games, aiming to surprise other teams alongside his best on-court ally, point guard Schröder, and secure a spot in the medal standings.

Germany is already settled in Group B, which also includes Japan and France, in a trio of teams that promises to be challenging and is still waiting for the winner of the TCO in Riga. Brazil or the host, Latvia, will play today’s final to secure the spot.