Franz Wagner

Victories in the postseason are often decided through execution in one-on-one matchup hunts, and during the 2025 NBA Playoffs — where he totalled 10+ field goals in every game — Franz Wagner often took a liking to a particularly-difficult 7-foot-3 one. Undersized, and yet overwhelming at once against Kristaps Porziņģis, Wagner weighs his options in the pressure-packed final two-and-a-half minutes of a tied game. Opting for a déjà vu-like play from Game One, Wagner puts Porziņģis through a spin cycle, ultimately emerging clean and uncovered for a clutch left-hand finish. Side-by-side with his fellow All-Star-caliber teammate, Wagner enjoyed a 25.8-point scoring average during the competitive five-game series against the Boston Celtics, with April 25, 2025’s win serving as the highwater mark. Wagner’s Game Three eruption allowed for 32 points (10 in the fourth), alongside seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers, breathing temporary life into the Orlando Magic’s comeback aspirations.