“Time to lower the salary cap!” – $270 million for 22-year-old Franz Wagner has internet up in flames

Franz Wagner signs biggest deal in Orlando Magic history.

“Time to lower the salary cap!” – $270 million for 22-year-old Franz Wagner has internet up in flames

Franz Wagner signs a massive deal

Franz Wagner has signed the biggest contract in the Orlando Magic history, which is a five-year deal worth $224 million. Moreover, when he becomes eligible for supermax, the deal goes to $270 million. Looking at other rookie contracts this one is one of the biggest contracts.

Franz Wagner had a great last season with averages of 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals and was an asset both on the offense and the defense for the Orlando Magic. It was because of his strong and dominant last season that he secured the big deal. One of the greatest Magic players, Dwight Howard‘s biggest contract was $83 million. There are many similarities in both players as both are great frontcourt players and both can guard the post.

Magic made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and showed signs of a great team in the future. With the star power forward Paulo Banchero on his side, Magic has one of the strongest frontcourt in the league today. Wagner even recorded his career high this season with 38 points against the Detroit Pistons.

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With two great players as the cornerstones, the Magic have got the blueprints of a championship team. While the Eastern Conference has become stronger compared to last season, Orlando seems to be locked in for the next season and can be a threat in the Eastern Conference.

NBA world erupts after Franz Wagner signs $224 million deal

This NBA offseason has been one of the wildest till now, with new signings, trades, and massive signings. When the news broke out that Franz Wagner had signed a $224 million deal, the NBA world erupted.

The NBA fans were shocked that 22-year-old Wagner signed the biggest contract in Orlando Magic history. Before the signing, Jonathan Isaac was the highest-earning Magic player with a contract of $84 million. Wagner has now surpassed that by a wide margin. Below you can see fan’s reactions to the news.

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The NBA salary cap has raised a lot of questions in the minds of NBA fans and experts about superstars getting overpaid. Wagner has to maintain the same dominant performance as last season to avoid the backlash from the fans. Only time will tell if this was an overpay or not.

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