Despite a positive outlook, Wagner will miss the most games of his career. He’d missed just 15 in his first three seasons.

Franz Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level when he tore his right oblique in early December. It was the first major injury of his career, but, compared to seeing his brother (and Orlando Magic teammate),

With local reporters in the Orlando Magic locker room Sunday, Franz Wagner admitted "it's a weird spot" to be in – feeling good as he recovers from a torn right oblique but knowing he must be patient in his process.

Add Moritz Wagner to Orlando’s rapidly expanding injury list. The Magic’s backup center went down with a potentially serious left knee injury with 2:33 left in the first quarter of Saturday night’s game against the Miami Heat.