Excited Franz Wagner Steps Up for EuroBasket Despite Brother's Injury
NBA athlete Franz Wagner will partake in the Euro Basketball Championship - Title-bound Franz Wagner to compete in World Championships
Get ready, basketball fans! The sensational Franz Wagner, fresh off his World Cup win, is gunning for EuroBasket glory. In an exclusive interview with MagentaTV's "Best Lineup" format, Wagner confidently shared his plans to join the action starting August 27 in Tampere, Finland.
Initially, Wagner, hailing from the Orlando Magic, had left his participation at the Latvia, Finland, Poland, and Cyprus event up in the air. But all you hoop enthusiasts can rest easy; the German sensation is readying himself for a thrilling EuroBasket run without his brother Moritz, who's unfortunately out due to a knee injury.
With Pops by his side, Franz and Moritz conquered the World Cup title in 2023 and notched a fourth-place finish at the Olympic Games last year. Despite the absence of his brotherly counterpart, Franz remains optimistic about the team's prospects: "We have a really good team," he said.
Attention, fellow hoop-heads, here's what we expect from the German squad should Moritz miss the tournament (looking ahead to the EuroBasket 2025, that is):
- Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic): The main man, Wagner will continue to dazzle us with his playmaking, scoring prowess, and versatility.
- Daniel Theis (Projected): An NBA veteran, Theis brings his size and defensive prowess to the table.
- Maodo Lô: This EuroLeague-level guard offers veteran leadership and the ability to create shots.
- Niels Giffey (if available): An experienced forward, Giffey makes his mark on defense and long-range shooting.
- Robin Benzing (if available): A stretch forward, Benzing adds some range to the offense.
- Johannes Thiemann: A force under the hoop, Thiemann offers a strong presence in the paint.
- Andreas Obst: Known for his sharpshooting, Obst will provide reliable scoring from the perimeter.
- Justus Hollatz (new Bayern signing, per recent news): Energetic and emerging as a facilitator, Hollatz will boost the guard rotation.
- David Krämer: Because every team needs a good bench player, Krämer can fill in wherever necessary.
- Christian Sengfelder: With his impressive energy and defensive skills, Sengfelder offers a quick boost off the bench or as a small ball 4.
With his brother out of the game, Wagner will likely play even more crucial minutes as a versatile forward and key offensive threat. The backcourt remains strong, with solid leaders and shooters to boot.
Are you pumped for this EuroBasket season? Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this exciting squad! Let's show 'em what the German team's made of!
Sports fans, get ready for an exciting EuroBasket season as Germany's Franz Wagner, a star player for the Orlando Magic in the NBA, prepares to lead the German team without his brother Moritz, who is out due to a knee injury. Despite this, Franz remains optimistic about the team's prospects, especially with basketball stars like Daniel Theis, Maodo Lô, Niels Giffey, Robin Benzing, Johannes Thiemann, Andreas Obst, Justus Hollatz, David Krämer, and Christian Sengfelder on the roster.
In the absence of his brother, fans can expect Franz Wagner to play even more crucial minutes as a versatile forward and key offensive threat. Keep a close eye on the Germany team, as they aim to make a strong showing in EuroBasket 2025.
