History of Dennis Schröder in Timeline

Dennis Schröder is a German professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Known for his speed and scoring ability, he previously played for the Atlanta Hawks for five seasons. Beyond his NBA career, Schröder has a significant connection to his hometown, as the sole owner of the Basketball Loewen Braunschweig in the Basketball Bundesliga, reflecting his commitment to German basketball.

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1965: McCoy McLemore last player wearing number 71

In August 2021, Schröder chose to wear number 71 with the Celtics and became the first player since McCoy McLemore in 1965 to wear the number 71.

2009: Father's Death

In 2009, Dennis Schröder's father passed away, leading him to focus on his basketball career and wear the jersey number 17 in his honor.

2010: Started playing professional basketball

In 2010, Dennis Schröder began his professional basketball career with SG Braunschweig, the farm team of Phantoms Braunschweig.

2011: Breakthrough season

In the 2011 season, Dennis Schröder had a breakthrough, averaging 17.8 points and 6.7 assists over 23 regular-season games for SUM Baskets Braunschweig.

2012: Named Most Improved Player and Best Young German Player

In 2012, Dennis Schröder played for Phantoms Braunschweig, averaging 12 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 rebounds. He was named the League's Most Improved Player and Best Young German Player for the season.

2012: Played in the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship

In 2012, Dennis Schröder played in the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, helping the German team to fifth place.

April 2013: Played at Nike Hoop Summit and Led Team to Win

In April 2013, Dennis Schröder played at the Nike Hoop Summit for the World Select Team, leading his team to a 112–98 win with 18 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds.

June 2013: Selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA draft

In June 2013, Dennis Schröder was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

July 2013: Signed with the Atlanta Hawks

In July 2013, Dennis Schröder officially signed with the Atlanta Hawks.

July 2014: Debut for the senior Germany national basketball team

On July 27, 2014, Dennis Schröder made his debut for the senior Germany national basketball team in a game against Finland.

December 2014: Scored a career-high 22 points

On December 22, 2014, Dennis Schröder scored a career-high 22 points in a 105–102 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

2014: Debut for the German national team

In 2014, Dennis Schröder debuted for the German national team.

February 2015: Participated in the Rising Stars Challenge

On February 13, 2015, Dennis Schröder participated in the Rising Stars Challenge, recording 13 points, 9 assists, and 3 steals in Team World's win over Team USA.

March 2015: Had 24 points and 10 assists against the Los Angeles Lakers

On March 15, 2015, Dennis Schröder recorded 24 points and 10 assists in a 91–86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

2015: Played at EuroBasket 2015

In 2015, Dennis Schröder played at EuroBasket, hosted in Berlin. Germany did not qualify for the knock-out stage and finished on the 18th place in the final rankings.

2015: Played behind Teague

In the 2015-16 season, Dennis Schröder continued to play behind All-Star Teague, making just six starts in 80 games.

February 2016: Recorded 25 points and 10 assists against the Milwaukee Bucks

On February 20, 2016, Dennis Schröder recorded 25 points and 10 assists in a 117–109 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

October 2016: Signed contract extension with the Hawks

On October 26, 2016, Dennis Schröder signed a four-year, $70 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.

November 2016: Scored career-high 28 points against the Cavaliers

On November 8, 2016, Dennis Schröder scored a then career-high 28 points in a 110–106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

December 2016: Set career high with 33 points against the Bucks

On December 9, 2016, Dennis Schröder set a new career high with 33 points in a 114–110 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 2017: Matched career high with 33 points

On December 23, 2017, Dennis Schröder matched his career high with 33 points in a 112–107 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

2017: EuroBasket 2017

In 2017, Dennis Schröder returned for EuroBasket, leading Germany to the quarterfinals and averaging a team-high 23.7 points and 5.6 assists per game.

January 2018: Scored career-high 34 points

On January 12, 2018, Dennis Schröder scored a career-high 34 points in a 110–105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

March 2018: Set career high with 41 points

On March 20, 2018, Dennis Schröder set a new career high with 41 points in a 99–94 win over the Utah Jazz.

July 2018: Traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

On July 25, 2018, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal.

2018: Majority shareholder of Basketball Loewen Braunschweig

In 2018, Dennis Schröder became the majority shareholder of his German hometown team, Basketball Loewen Braunschweig of the Basketball Bundesliga.

February 2019: Scored 24 points in the second quarter against the Miami Heat

On February 1, 2019, Dennis Schröder scored 24 of his 28 points in the second quarter of the Thunder's 118–102 win over the Miami Heat.

November 2020: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers

On November 18, 2020, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels.

December 2020: Made Lakers debut

On December 22, 2020, Dennis Schröder made his Lakers debut, putting up 14 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2020: Desire to play for Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics

In 2020, Dennis Schröder expressed a desire to play for Germany at the Summer Olympics; however, the German Basketball Federation was unable to meet the financial insurance requirements.

March 2021: Rumors of rejecting Lakers' contract extension

At the end of March 2021, rumors circulated that Dennis Schröder rejected the Lakers' contract extension offer of four years, $84 million.

May 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Status

In May 2021, Dennis Schröder said that he was the only Lakers player who had not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

August 2021: Signed with the Boston Celtics

On August 13, 2021, Dennis Schröder signed with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, $5.9 million contract.

February 2022: Traded to the Houston Rockets

On February 10, 2022, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Houston Rockets along with Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando.

September 2022: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On September 16, 2022, Dennis Schröder signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for his return to the team.

2022: EuroBasket All-Tournament Team

In 2022, Dennis Schröder returned to EuroBasket and led Germany to third place, being named to the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team. The run included a famous win over Greece in the quarterfinals, which had Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster. Schröder averaged team highs of 22.1 points and 7.1 assists per game.

2022: Won bronze at the EuroBasket

In 2022, Schröder helped the German national team win bronze at the EuroBasket, their first major medal in 17 years.

January 2023: Scored 32 points against the Heat

On January 4, 2023, Dennis Schröder scored 14 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to a win over the Miami Heat during their regular season game. On January 20, 2023, he put up 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and made a game-winning layup in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

April 2023: Played in the play-in game against the Timberwolves

On April 11, 2023, Dennis Schröder scored 21 points in the Lakers' play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a clutch tiebreaking three-point shot and icing the win with two free throws, clinching the 7th seed in the Western Conference and securing a spot in the 2023 NBA playoffs.

June 2023: Signed with the Toronto Raptors

On June 30, 2023, Dennis Schröder signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, marking his sixth team in his tenth NBA season.

October 2023: Made Raptors debut

On October 25, 2023, Dennis Schröder made his Raptors debut, putting up 22 points and seven assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 2023: Achieved 10,000 career points

On December 13, 2023, Dennis Schröder achieved 10,000 career points after a win against the Atlanta Hawks.

2023: Led Germany to FIBA World Cup Title

In 2023, Dennis Schröder led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup while being named the FIBA World Cup MVP.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Dennis Schröder led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. After the final between Germany and Serbia, he was named FIBA World Cup MVP and to the FIBA Basketball World Cup All-Tournament Team, averaging 17.9 points and 6.7 assists per game.

February 2024: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

On February 8, 2024, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside Thaddeus Young. On February 10, 2024, Schröder made his Nets debut.

December 2024: Trade to the Golden State Warriors

In December 2024, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Golden State Warriors along with a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for De'Anthony Melton, Reece Beekman and three second-round picks.

2024: Joined FC Germania Bleckenstedt soccer team

After the Nets were eliminated from the 2024 playoffs, Dennis Schröder joined FC Germania Bleckenstedt soccer team of the German Landesliga Braunschweig.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dennis Schröder was the flag bearer for Germany along with judoka Anna-Maria Wagner. For his play, Schröder was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Star Five team.

2024: Flag bearer at Summer Olympics

In 2024, Dennis Schröder was the flag bearer for Germany along with judoka Anna-Maria Wagner at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He helped Germany to a fourth place finish and was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Star Five team.

February 2025: Compared NBA trade deadline to modern slavery

In February 2025, Dennis Schröder compared the NBA trade deadline to modern slavery.

February 2025: Trade to the Detroit Pistons

In February 2025, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Detroit Pistons along with Lindy Waters III and a future second round pick, as part of a five team trade by the Warriors to acquire Jimmy Butler.