Following his recuperation from an ankle damage, the Orlando Magic ahead Franz Wagner made a robust comeback throughout the knockout stage, taking part in a pivotal function in Germany’s journey to the Final.

He contributed 22 factors and 5 rebounds within the semifinal victory towards Team USA and delivered a exceptional efficiency of 19 factors and 7 rebounds within the championship sport conquer Serbia.

“There were so many moments this year in so many games that the other team made a run, this game, the game before against the States,” Wagner mentioned. “We never let it slip, we just kept playing and kept staying together. That made a huge difference in all these games.”