Dennis Schröder is a German professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, which began with the Atlanta Hawks, he played professionally in Germany for SG Braunschweig and Phantoms Braunschweig. Notably, Schröder is also the sole owner of his hometown team, Basketball Loewen Braunschweig, in the Basketball Bundesliga, demonstrating his investment and commitment to the sport in his native country.
September 1993: Birth of Dennis Schröder
Dennis Schröder was born in September 1993.
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2009: Father's Death
In 2009, Dennis Schröder's father passed away, leading him to focus on his basketball career and wear the number 17 in his honor.
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July 2014: Debut for German national basketball team
On July 2014, Dennis Schröder debuted for the senior Germany national basketball team in a game against Finland.
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2014: Debut for German National Team
In 2014, Dennis Schröder debuted for the German national team.
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2015: EuroBasket 2015
In 2015, Dennis Schröder played at EuroBasket in Berlin, where Germany did not qualify for the knock-out stage and finished 18th.
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2017: EuroBasket 2017
In 2017, Dennis Schröder played at EuroBasket, leading Germany to the quarterfinals while averaging a team-high 23.7 points and 5.6 assists per game.
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2018: Majority Shareholder of Basketball Loewen Braunschweig
In 2018, Dennis Schröder became the majority shareholder of Basketball Loewen Braunschweig.
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2020: Missed Olympics due to insurance requirements
In 2020, Dennis Schröder desired to play for Germany at the Summer Olympics, but the German Basketball Federation could not meet the financial insurance requirements.
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May 2021: Unvaccinated Lakers player
In May 2021, Dennis Schröder said he was the only Lakers player who had not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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2022: EuroBasket All-Tournament Team
In 2022, Dennis Schröder returned to EuroBasket, leading Germany to third place and being named to the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team, averaging team highs of 22.1 points and 7.1 assists per game.
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2022: EuroBasket Bronze Medal
In 2022, Schröder helped the German national team win bronze at the EuroBasket, their first major medal in 17 years.
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2023: FIBA World Cup MVP
In 2023, Dennis Schröder led the German national team to their first World Cup title at the FIBA Basketball World Cup and was named FIBA World Cup MVP, averaging 17.9 points and 6.7 assists per game.
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2023: FIBA World Cup Title and MVP
In 2023, 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.
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2024: Joined 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.
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February 2025: Compared NBA trade deadline to modern slavery
In February 2025, Dennis Schröder compared the NBA trade deadline to modern slavery.
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