Dennis Schröder is a German professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets. He has played for the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder. He is also the sole owner of his hometown team, Basketball Loewen Braunschweig, in the German Basketball Bundesliga.
Dennis Schröder was born in September 1993.
In 2009, Dennis Schröder experienced a significant loss with the passing of his father. As a tribute, he adopted his father's favorite number, 17, as his jersey number.
Dennis Schröder's professional basketball career began in 2010 when he joined SG Braunschweig, the farm team of Phantoms Braunschweig in Germany.
The 2011-2012 season marked a turning point in Dennis Schröder's career, as he showcased his skills and potential by averaging an impressive 17.8 points and 6.7 assists per game in the 2nd-tier German League.
Dennis Schröder participated in the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, helping the German team secure a fifth-place finish.
Dennis Schröder's exceptional performance in the 2012-2013 season earned him the prestigious titles of Most Improved Player and Best Young German Player in the German League.
In April 2013, Dennis Schröder participated in the Nike Hoop Summit, representing the World Select Team. His impressive performance, including a game-winning effort, solidified his decision to declare for the 2013 NBA draft.
Dennis Schröder's NBA dream became a reality on June 27, 2013, when he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
Dennis Schröder officially signed with the Atlanta Hawks in July 2013, marking the beginning of his NBA journey.
Dennis Schröder made his debut for the senior German national basketball team on July 27, 2014, in a game against Finland.
Dennis Schröder had a standout performance on December 22, 2014, scoring a career-high 22 points and leading the Atlanta Hawks to a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
Dennis Schröder showcased his skills in the 2015 Rising Stars Challenge, contributing 13 points, a game-high nine assists, and three steals to Team World's victory, drawing comparisons to a "young Tony Parker" from ESPN analysts.
Dennis Schröder's versatility was on display on March 15, 2015, when he recorded an impressive 24 points and 10 assists, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dennis Schröder continued to develop as a key player for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2015-2016 season. Despite limited starts, he showcased his scoring ability and playmaking, averaging 11.0 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Dennis Schröder represented Germany at EuroBasket 2015, where the group stage was hosted in Berlin. Unfortunately, Germany did not advance to the knockout stage, finishing in 18th place.
On February 20, 2016, Dennis Schröder delivered an impressive scoring performance, recording 25 points along with 10 assists. Despite his efforts, the Atlanta Hawks faced a close defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime.
Dennis Schröder's commitment to the Atlanta Hawks was solidified on October 26, 2016, when he signed a four-year contract extension worth $70 million, reflecting his growing role and importance to the team.
Dennis Schröder showcased his scoring prowess throughout November 2016, achieving career-high points in multiple games. Notably, he scored 28 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 31 points against the Phoenix Suns, and 33 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting his ability to take over games and lead the Atlanta Hawks' offense.
Dennis Schröder continued his impressive scoring form in December 2016, notably achieving a then career-high of 33 points in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Dennis Schröder displayed his scoring prowess once again on December 23, 2017, by matching his career-high of 33 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
Dennis Schröder played a pivotal role for Germany at EuroBasket 2017, leading them to the quarterfinals. He averaged an impressive 23.7 points and 5.6 assists per game, showcasing his leadership and skills.
Dennis Schröder's scoring ability reached new heights on January 12, 2018, as he set a new career-high with 34 points in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Dennis Schröder delivered a remarkable scoring performance on March 20, 2018, erupting for a career-high 41 points and leading the Atlanta Hawks to a victory against the Utah Jazz.
On July 25, 2018, Dennis Schröder's time with the Atlanta Hawks came to an end as he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team deal that also involved the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2018, Dennis Schröder became the majority shareholder of his hometown basketball team, Basketball Löwen Braunschweig, demonstrating his commitment to the sport and his community.
Dennis Schröder showcased his scoring ability on February 1, 2019, exploding for 24 of his 28 points in the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory against the Miami Heat.
In November 2020, Dennis Schröder was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade involved Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels going to Oklahoma City.
On December 22, 2020, Dennis Schröder made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, recording 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Despite Dennis Schröder's desire to represent Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics, the German Basketball Federation was unable to meet the necessary financial insurance requirements, preventing his participation.
In March 2021, rumors circulated that Schröder had rejected a contract extension offer from the Lakers, though he later clarified that these rumors were untrue. Additionally, he missed several games due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.
Dennis Schröder missed games on two occasions due to COVID-19 protocols. In May 2021, he revealed that he was the only player on the Los Angeles Lakers who had not received the COVID-19 vaccine.
In August 2021, after his short stint with the Lakers, Schröder signed a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics. He joined the team to provide backcourt depth after they traded Kemba Walker.
Dennis Schröder's time with the Celtics was short-lived, as he was traded to the Houston Rockets in February 2022. The trade involved Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando going to Boston in exchange for Daniel Theis.
In September 2022, Dennis Schröder returned to the Los Angeles Lakers, signing a one-year deal. He chose the Lakers over other offers, citing "unfinished business" with the team.
The Lakers did not make the playoffs during the 2022 NBA season.
Dennis Schröder led the German national team to a third-place finish at EuroBasket 2022, earning a spot on the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team. He was instrumental in their victory over Greece, which featured Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Dennis Schröder showcased his scoring prowess in January 2023, achieving a season-high 32 points against the Miami Heat and making a game-winning layup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Dennis Schröder played a crucial role in the Lakers' return to the playoffs in April 2023. He hit a tiebreaking three-pointer with seconds left in regulation against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in game, helping the Lakers secure a playoff spot.
In June 2023, Dennis Schröder signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors, marking his sixth team in ten NBA seasons. The deal utilized the Raptors' mid-level exception.
On October 25, 2023, Dennis Schröder made his debut for the Toronto Raptors, contributing 22 points and 7 assists in a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After a win against the Atlanta Hawks on December 13, 2023, Dennis Schröder reached the milestone of 10,000 career points, adding another accomplishment to his NBA journey.
In a historic achievement, Dennis Schröder captained the German national team to their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title in 2023. The team remained undefeated throughout the tournament, defeating strong opponents like Australia and the United States. Schröder's exceptional performance earned him the FIBA World Cup MVP award.
In a historic victory, Dennis Schröder led the German national team to their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title in 2023. His exceptional performance throughout the tournament earned him the prestigious FIBA World Cup MVP award.
In February 2024, Dennis Schröder was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with Thaddeus Young in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie. He then made his Nets debut on February 10, 2024, in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, contributing 15 points and 12 assists.