Franz Wagner’s Rookie of the Year campaign continues to gain momentum.
The 20-year-old was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month on Tuesday after averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 14 games during the month of December.
have a month, Franz
19.5 PTS
5.1 REB
3.1 AST
47.6% FG
40.4% 3P
Career-high 38 PTS on 12/28 vs. MIL @Kia x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/mIbaKA3OpV— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 4, 2022Wagner, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2021 draft, becomes the eighth member of the Orlando Magic to be named Rookie of the Month.