History of Dennis Schröder in Timeline

Dennis Schröder is a German professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, which began with the Atlanta Hawks, he played professionally in Germany. Notably, Schröder is the sole owner of Basketball Loewen Braunschweig in his hometown, demonstrating his commitment to fostering basketball in Germany. He had been the majority shareholder of the team since 2018.

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1965: Last player to wear number 71

In 1965, McCoy McLemore was the last player to wear the number 71 before Dennis Schröder in 2021.

September 1993: Dennis Schröder's birth

In September 1993, Dennis Malik Schröder was born. He is a German professional basketball player.

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1993: Germany's EuroBasket Victory

In 1993, Chris Welp led Germany to the title in EuroBasket.

2005: Dirk Nowitzki Wins EuroBasket MVP

In 2005, Dirk Nowitzki won the EuroBasket MVP.

2009: Father's Death

In 2009, Dennis Schröder's father died. He began wearing jersey number 17 in his honor.

2010: Professional basketball debut

In 2010, Dennis Schröder started playing professional basketball for 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. He also played 30 games for Phantoms Braunschweig.

2012: Named Most Improved Player

In 2012, Dennis Schröder played 32 games for Phantoms Braunschweig, averaging 12 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds and was named the League's Most Improved Player as well as Best Young German Player.

2012: FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship

In 2012, Dennis Schröder played in the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, helping the German team to a fifth-place finish. He averaged 6.1 points, 2 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

April 2013: Nike Hoop Summit

On April 20, 2013, Dennis Schröder led his team to a 112–98 win at the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit, finishing with 18 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds.

June 2013: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks

On June 27, 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

On July 11, 2013, Dennis Schröder signed with the Atlanta Hawks.

July 2014: Debut for Germany National Basketball Team

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

December 2014: 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: Rising Stars Challenge

On February 13, 2015, Dennis Schröder participated in the Rising Stars Challenge, recording 13 points, a game-high nine assists and three steals.

March 2015: 24 points and 10 assists

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

2015: Playing behind All-Star Teague

During the 2015-2016 season, Schröder played behind All-Star Teague, making just six starts in 80 games.

2015: EuroBasket 2015

In 2015, Dennis Schröder played at EuroBasket 2015 held in Berlin. Germany failed to qualify for the knock-out stage and finished 18th overall.

February 2016: 25 points and 10 assists

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

October 2016: 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: Career-high 28 points

On November 8, 2016, Dennis Schröder scored a then career-high 28 points in a 110–106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On November 30, 2016, he scored 14 of his career-high 31 points in the fourth quarter of the Hawks' 109–107 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

December 2016: Career high with 33 points

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, including 27 in the second half, to help the Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 112–107.

2017: EuroBasket 2017

In 2017, Dennis Schröder played at EuroBasket and led Germany to the quarterfinals. He averaged a team-high 23.7 points and 5.6 assists per game.

January 2018: 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: New 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 hometown team, Basketball Loewen Braunschweig of the Basketball Bundesliga.

February 2019: Scored 24 of 28 points in the second quarter

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: Lakers debut

On December 22, 2020, Dennis Schröder made his Lakers debut, putting up 14 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, in a 116–109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2020: Desire to Play in 2020 Summer Olympics

In 2020, Dennis Schröder expressed a desire to play for Germany at the Summer Olympics, but the German Basketball Federation couldn't meet the financial insurance requirements.

2020: Rumored Lakers Contract Extension

In 2020, Dennis Schröder was rumored to have declined an $84 million contract extension with the Lakers.

March 2021: Rumors of contract rejection

At the end of March 2021, there were rumors that Dennis Schröder rejected the Lakers' contract extension offer of four years, $84 million to pursue a larger deal in the off-season as an unrestricted free agent.

May 2021: COVID-19 Protocols and Vaccination Status

In May 2021, Dennis Schröder missed games due to COVID-19 protocols. He stated that he was the only Lakers player who had not been vaccinated against the disease.

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 taxpayer mid-level exception contract.

2021: Schröder denies Lakers contract offer

In 2021, before the 2021–22 NBA season, Schröder claimed that the Lakers never offered him a four-year, $84 million contract extension.

February 2022: Traded to Houston Rockets

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

September 2022: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On September 16, 2022, Dennis Schröder signed a one-year, $2.64 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for his return to the team.

2022: Germany wins bronze at EuroBasket

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

2022: EuroBasket 2022

In 2022, Dennis Schröder led Germany as captain to third place at EuroBasket 2022, earning a spot on the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team. The tournament included a win over Greece in the quarterfinals. Schröder averaged team highs of 22.1 points and 7.1 assists per game.

January 2023: Season-high 32 points

On January 4, 2023, Dennis Schröder scored 14 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to a 112–109 win over the Miami Heat. On January 20, 2023, he put up 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and made a game-winning layup in a 122–121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

April 2023: Play-in game against Minnesota Timberwolves

On April 11, 2023, in the play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dennis Schröder scored 21 points and iced the win with two free throws, clinching the 7th seed in the Western Conference and successfully securing a spot in the 2023 NBA playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers.

June 2023: Signed contract with Toronto Raptors

On June 30, 2023, Dennis Schröder signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.

October 2023: Raptors debut

On October 25, 2023, Dennis Schröder made his Raptors debut, putting up 22 points and seven assists in a 97–94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 2023: Achieves 10,000 career points

On December 13, 2023, after a 135-128 win against the Atlanta Hawks, Dennis Schröder achieved 10,000 career points.

2023: FIBA World Cup MVP and Title

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

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup Victory

In 2023, Dennis Schröder led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, going undefeated and defeating top-ranked teams. He was named FIBA World Cup MVP and to the All-Tournament Team, averaging 17.9 points and 6.7 assists per game.

February 2024: Trade to Brooklyn Nets and Debut

In February 2024, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Brooklyn Nets alongside Thaddeus Young in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie. On February 10, 2024, Schröder debuted with the Nets, recording 15 points and 12 assists in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.

December 2024: Trade to Golden State Warriors

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

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. Germany went unbeaten in Group B and beat Greece in the quarterfinals, but lost to France in the semifinals and Serbia in the bronze medal game. Schröder was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Star Five team.

2024: Flag bearer for Germany at Summer Olympics

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

2024: Joins FC Germania Bleckenstedt Soccer Team

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

February 2025: Comparison of NBA Trade Deadline to Modern Slavery

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

February 2025: Trade to 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.

July 7, 2025: Trade to Sacramento Kings

On July 7, 2025, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons, marking his tenth team in twelve seasons.

2025: Leads Germany to EuroBasket Title

In 2025, Dennis Schröder led Germany to the EuroBasket 2025 title.

2025: EuroBasket 2025 Victory and MVP Award

In 2025, Dennis Schröder led Germany to their first European title since 1993 at EuroBasket 2025. He scored 16 points and had 12 assists in the final against Turkey. He was named the FIBA EuroBasket MVP with averages of 20.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 0.8 steals, becoming the third German player to win the award.