Feb 27, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Franz Wagner (21) celebrates a made three point basket in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Checking out the latest rumors on former Michigan basketball star Franz Wagner and the 2021 NBA draft.
About five days ago, a rumor came out that the Sacramento Kings have promised a draft slot to former Michigan basketball standout Franz Wagner if he is still available at their pick (#9). Here is the tweet:
Source: Sacramento Kings have extended a draft promise to Michigan wing Franz Wagner
At minimum, Wagner will the first top-ten pick out of Michigan since 2014
— Beat (@michigan_beat) July 10, 2021
While there are tons of rumors and smokescreens put up by various NBA teams in the weeks leading up to the draft, there is a legitimate reason to believe that this tweet is true.