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Moritz Wagner looking to be disrupting defensive force for Nets

Newly acquired center Moritz Wagner addressed reporters at a press conference on September 29, 2026, discussing his fit with the Brooklyn Nets and head coach Jordi Fernandez. Having signed a two-year, $19 million contract during the offseason after departing the Orlando Magic, the 29-year-old veteran explained that the defensive scheme under Fernandez suits his specific capabilities much better than his previous assignment.

Rather than acting as a traditional rim protector, Wagner intends to utilize his energy to disrupt ball handlers, force turnovers, and draw charges.

Fernandez noted that the team intends to maintain an aggressive defensive identity rather than altering strategies, pressing further up the floor to utilize active guards. During media availability at the HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, Wagner also expressed his enthusiasm for living in New York and playing alongside teammates such as Day'Ron Sharpe, Franz Wagner, and Egor Demin.

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