Wagner’s energy was one of the reasons the Lakers drafted the 21-year-old German out of Michigan with the 25th pick. But his start in the NBA was hindered by an injury he sustained in summer league, a painful knee contusion that kept him out of the preseason. He didn’t play in a game until Nov. 17, when he played two minutes against the Orlando Magic.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 11, 2019 00:11 UTC