Analyst Says 1 Young NBA Player Is Taking His Game To Another Level

When the Orlando Magic recently lost their biggest star, Paolo Banchero, many people thought they’d enter a tough chapter of the season.

Instead, they have continued to win big games, and that’s partly thanks to Franz Wagner.

Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Frank Isola said that Wagner has taken his game to a different level lately.

He said the Magic are doing far better than expected, and Wagner is a central reason why.

"It seems like Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs have really been two of the guys that have carried the Orlando Magic."@TheFrankIsola is impressed with Orlando pic.twitter.com/RxbZT3Lwpk

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) November 22, 2024

The 23-year-old forward is averaging 23.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in 2024-25, a step up from what he produced last year.

But beyond the numbers, Wagner is playing like a confident and proven team leader.

That’s because the Magic don’t have Banchero, who would be filling the role.

While some players shy away from such responsibilities, Wagner is embracing them, and the team is benefiting from that.

On Thursday night, Wagner scored 37 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 119-118 win.

That was just the latest explosive game from the young star.

The Magic are the fourth seed in the East without their most celebrated player because other stars like Wagner are fighting harder than ever.

If he keeps playing like this when Banchero comes back, there is a very good chance the Magic will reach the playoffs and travel far in them.

He has been one of the most promising stars in the league for a few years, but Wagner really is evolving and developing before our very eyes this season.

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