The Iron Men of the 2021-22 NBA season
By Luke Anton
The 8th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Franz Wagner is the lone rookie to play in every game so far this season, all 65 for the Magic. (He’s also the only player to be an Iron Man and a T-Shirt All-Star!) Wagner is essentially a lock for first team All-Rookie. Not only does Franz lead all rookies in total points scored, but he scored the most points by a rookie in a single-game this season back in January, exploding for 38 points against the defending champion Bucks. In addition to being an efficient scorer, Wagner is a versatile wing who can do a little bit of everything. He’s an incredibly smart off-ball defender with a great feel for the game.