If his little brother, Franz, is still away from the courts because of his ankle, Moritz Wagner will for his part be able to play again with the Magic. More than a year after tearing a cruciate ligament in his left knee.
ESPN announces, in fact, that the 28-year-old German pivot will have the opportunity to launch his season on Sunday, for the reception of the Pelicans. History of strengthening a Florida racket already composed of Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr, Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac.
An interesting reinforcement, when we know that before his injury, Moritz Wagner was one of the best replacements in the league. Being then launched towards the best season of his career: 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists on average (over 19 minutes).
Versatile interior, with a good sense of the game and capable of getting out of the way, “Moe” had extended for a year to Orlando during the summer. Throughout his convalescence, he took the opportunity to work on being even more effective as a role player.
| Moe Wagner | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | LAL | 43 | 10 | 41.5 | 28.6 | 81.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | WAS | 45 | 19 | 54.5 | 31.3 | 82.1 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 8.7 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 45 | 16 | 45.4 | 34.1 | 81.6 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 6.9 |
| 2020-21 * | WAS | 25 | 15 | 50.8 | 31.0 | 78.8 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 7.1 |
| 2020-21 * | ORL | 11 | 26 | 40.9 | 37.2 | 87.9 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 11.0 |
| 2020-21 * | BOS | 9 | 7 | 28.6 | 33.3 | 50.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 2021-22 | ORL | 63 | 15 | 49.7 | 32.8 | 80.6 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 9.0 |
| 2022-23 | ORL | 57 | 20 | 50.0 | 31.3 | 84.1 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 10.5 |
| 2023-24 | ORL | 80 | 18 | 60.1 | 33.0 | 81.4 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 10.8 |
| 2024-25 | ORL | 30 | 19 | 56.2 | 36.0 | 71.8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 12.9 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
