Moritz Wagner

Draft Notes

A talented scorer with range, Wagner is a nice fit in today’s NBA that values spacing and shot creation. He’s a well coordinated athlete who gets up and down the floor well, plays with a lot of energy and hustle, but lacks ideal length and isn’t much of a rim protector.

Strengths

• A very efficient scorer and talented shooter who hits a high percentage
• Has an excellent three point shot with a high, quick release, hitting nearly 40% from downtown
• Has great size for a perimeter oriented big man
• Can face-up and score from mid range or take his man off the dribble
• Takes it to the rim hard and has a quick first step
• Plays with heart and hustle and a will to win
• Has quick hands on defense and shows some ability to guard outside of the lane

Weaknesses

• Lacks length and is almost non-existent as a shot blocker/rim protector
• Will likely struggle to guard at the next level and could be a liability on D
• A surprising poor FT shooter, considering his overall shot-making ability

Comparisons

• Ersan Ilyasova

Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick