Orlando Magic backup big man Moritz Wagner missed being on the floor with his team in the second half of the season and the playoffs. Wagner is hoping to be ready for training camp this fall. And he hopes that training camp comes with the Magic.
"The turnover in the league is so high that being a part of something that’s bigger than your individual career is very rare and something that you have to embrace and appreciate. … That’s something that we have here," Wagner said. "I look in the stands every night and you kind of remind yourself on nights like the win against the Celtics or Atlanta, there were times where we won 20 games in a season here and now we’re playing in the playoffs. That feels really good to be part of that journey of an organization and you feel the city buzzing about basketball again."
Orlando holds an $11 million team option for Wagner. Orlando could re-sign Wagner by using his Bird rights if they decline that $11 million option. The veteran big man is hoping to be back with the Magic either way.
"Honestly, I’ve felt great here," Wagner said. "I’m very excited to be here. I feel like I’m valued here. I understand that this is a professional environment, so there are no givens. That’s all I can say about that."
