Driving to the Basket
Drawing “oohs” and “aahs” from crowds, at home and on the road, is something Franz Wagner has done quite a bit throughout this season, largely because of his unique driving style and technique.
An exception to the norm, the 20-year-old is a great driver despite not being super-fast, explosive, or elusive. It’s his footwork, which for his age is very advanced, patience and unpredictability that makes him a tough cover when he attacks the paint. Others around the league that are similar in that way are Toronto’s Pascal Siakam, Charlotte’s Gordon Hayward, and Atlanta’s Danilo Gallinari.