1 NBA Star Calls His Team ‘A Special Group’
The Orlando Magic’s dynamic duo of Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs recently orchestrated a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Wagner delivering a standout performance. Shooting an impressive 12-of-23 from the field and converting a perfect 10-for-10 at the free-throw line, Wagner scored 35 points. It was his seventh 30-point game this season, improving […] The post 1 NBA Star Calls His Team ‘A Special Group’ appeared first on The Cold Wire.
The Orlando Magic’s dynamic duo of Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs recently orchestrated a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Wagner delivering a standout performance.
Shooting an impressive 12-of-23 from the field and converting a perfect 10-for-10 at the free-throw line, Wagner scored 35 points.
It was his seventh 30-point game this season, improving his case for All-Star consideration.
The fourth-year player recently opened up about the Magic’s unique team chemistry.
“Yeah, it’s a special group, you know, like I said, obviously, this the only team that I’ve been on. But, you know, just talking to other guys in the league and people just around the team that have been on the teams, you know, this is not normal,” Wagner said, via Jim Rome.
"It's a special group."@franzboogie on why the @OrlandoMagic chemistry is "not normal" for the NBA. pic.twitter.com/JnFv4hDDhR
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) December 5, 2024
The young forward doesn’t sugarcoat the NBA’s grueling nature as he candidly acknowledged the challenges of balancing personal ambitions with team goals.
What sets this Magic squad apart, according to Wagner, is their unwavering commitment to collective success over individual accolades.
He praised the organization for maintaining its core, recognizing how that continuity has forged an exceptional bond.
In the past 18 games, Wagner has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s averaging an impressive 25.3 points, 6.6 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 34.7 minutes per game.
With Paolo Banchero sidelined, Wagner has stepped up, emerging as Orlando’s primary offensive catalyst and playmaker.
Despite the increased workload, Wagner’s shooting efficiency remains remarkably consistent, a testament to his growing prowess and mental resilience.
His ability to maintain peak performance under pressure underscores why he’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA.
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