Dennis Schröder (born September 15, 1993) is a professional basketball player from Germany. He plays as a point guard or shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Before joining the NBA, Dennis played for teams in Germany like SG Braunschweig and Phantoms Braunschweig. He even owns his hometown team, Basketball Loewen Braunschweig, in Germany.

Dennis is also a star for the German national team. He helped them win their first major medal in 17 years, a bronze at the 2022 EuroBasket. In 2023, he led Germany to their first ever World Cup title and was named the MVP of the tournament. He was also a flag bearer for Germany at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Early Life and Basketball Beginnings

Dennis Schröder's father was German, and his mother was from The Gambia. He has a brother and a younger sister. When he was younger, Dennis and his brother loved skateboarding.

Dennis found basketball when he was 11 years old. After his father passed away in 2009, Dennis decided to focus on basketball. He chose to wear the jersey number 17 to honor his father, as it was his dad's favorite number.

Professional Career

Playing in Germany (2010–2013)

Dennis started his professional basketball journey in 2010 with SG Braunschweig. This team was like a training team for Phantoms Braunschweig. In his first season, he showed great potential.

During the 2011–12 season, Dennis really started to shine. He scored a lot of points and made many assists. He also played for Phantoms Braunschweig in the top German league, the Basketball Bundesliga.

In the 2012–13 season, Dennis continued to improve. He was named the League's Most Improved Player and the Best Young German Player. This showed everyone how talented he was.

In 2013, Dennis played in the Nike Hoop Summit, a big event for young basketball stars. After this, he decided to enter the NBA draft.

Atlanta Hawks (2013–2018)

Dennis Schröder playing for the Hawks in 2015

On June 27, 2013, the Atlanta Hawks picked Dennis as the 17th player in the 2013 NBA draft. He signed with the Hawks in July 2013. In his first year, he also spent some time playing in the NBA Development League to gain more experience.

In the 2014–15 season, Dennis had a "breakout year." He scored more points and made more assists. He even played in the Rising Stars Challenge, a game for young NBA players, where he showed off his skills.

Dennis became the Hawks' main point guard in the 2016–17 season. He signed a big contract extension with the team. He scored a career-high 33 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Later, in 2018, he scored an amazing 41 points in a game against the Utah Jazz.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2018–2020)

In July 2018, Dennis was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He became the team's "sixth man," which means he was a key player who came off the bench. He played behind superstar point guard Russell Westbrook.

Dennis continued to play well for the Thunder. He often scored a lot of points when he came into the game. In his second season with the team, he led the league in scoring for players coming off the bench. He was even considered for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Los Angeles Lakers (2020–2021)

On November 18, 2020, Dennis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He made his Lakers debut in December 2020. He played 61 games as a starter for the Lakers, averaging good points and assists.

During this time, he had to miss some games due to the league's COVID-19 health rules. The Lakers made it to the playoffs but were eliminated in six games.

Boston Celtics (2021–2022)

Dennis signed with the Boston Celtics on August 13, 2021. He chose to wear number 71 because his usual number 17 was retired by the Celtics to honor a famous player named John Havlicek. He was one of only a few players in NBA history to wear number 71.

Houston Rockets (2022)

In February 2022, Dennis was traded to the Houston Rockets. He played 15 games for them before a shoulder injury ended his season early.

Return to the Lakers (2022–2023)

Dennis returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on September 16, 2022. He said he had "unfinished business" with the team. He had some great games, including scoring 32 points against the Miami Heat.

He also played a big part in helping the Lakers reach the 2023 NBA playoffs. In a crucial play-in game, he scored 21 points and made a game-tying three-point shot that helped send the game into overtime. The Lakers won that game and secured their spot in the playoffs.

Toronto Raptors (2023–2024)

On June 30, 2023, Dennis signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. This was his sixth team in the NBA. He made his Raptors debut in October 2023, scoring 22 points. In December 2023, he reached a big milestone, scoring his 10,000th career point.

Brooklyn Nets (2024)

On February 8, 2024, Dennis was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He made his Nets debut two days later, scoring 15 points and making 12 assists in a win.

Golden State Warriors (2024–2025)

On December 15, 2024, Dennis was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played 24 games for them.

Detroit Pistons (2025)

On February 6, 2025, Dennis was traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a big five-team trade. He helped the Pistons in the playoffs, scoring 20 points in a Game 2 win against the New York Knicks.

Sacramento Kings (2025–present)

On July 7, 2025, Dennis was traded to the Sacramento Kings.

National Team Career

Dennis Schröder (right) with the German national team in 2023

Dennis has played for the German national basketball teams since he was young, including the under-18 and under-20 teams. He first played for the senior Germany national basketball team in 2014.

He played in EuroBasket 2015 and EuroBasket 2017, where he led Germany to the quarterfinals.

Dennis was a key player for Germany at EuroBasket 2022. He helped the team win a bronze medal, their first major medal in many years. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team for his great performance.

In 2023, Dennis led the German national team to win their first ever World Cup title. They won every game, beating strong teams like Australia and the United States. After the final game, he was named the MVP of the World Cup.

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dennis was a flag bearer for Germany. He helped Germany reach fourth place in the tournament and was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Star Five team.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2013–14	Atlanta	49	0	13.1	.383	.238	.674	1.2	1.9	.3	.0	3.7
2014–15	Atlanta	77	10	19.7	.427	.351	.827	2.1	4.1	.6	.1	10.0
2015–16	Atlanta	80	6	20.3	.421	.322	.791	2.6	4.4	.9	.1	11.0
2016–17	Atlanta	79	78	31.5	.451	.340	.855	3.1	6.3	.9	.2	17.9
2017–18	Atlanta	67	67	31.0	.436	.290	.849	3.1	6.2	1.1	.1	19.4
2018–19	Oklahoma City	79	14	29.3	.414	.341	.819	3.6	4.1	.8	.2	15.5
2019–20	Oklahoma City	65	2	30.8	.469	.385	.839	3.6	4.0	.7	.2	18.9
2020–21	L.A. Lakers	61	61	32.1	.437	.335	.848	3.5	5.8	1.1	.2	15.4
2021–22	Boston	49	25	29.2	.440	.349	.848	3.3	4.2	.8	.1	14.4
2021–22	Houston	15	4	27.0	.393	.328	.872	3.3	5.9	.8	.2	10.9
2022–23	L.A. Lakers	66	50	30.1	.415	.329	.857	2.5	4.5	.8	.2	12.6
2023–24	Toronto	51	33	30.6	.442	.350	.852	2.7	6.1	.9	.2	13.7
2023–24	Brooklyn	29	25	32.0	.424	.412	.797	3.5	6.0	.6	.3	14.6
2024–25	Brooklyn	23	23	33.6	.452	.387	.889	3.0	6.6	1.1	.2	18.4
	Golden State	24	18	26.2	.375	.322	.744	2.3	4.4	1.0	.1	10.6
	Detroit	28	8	25.2	.378	.302	.833	2.6	5.3	.5	.2	10.8
Career		842	424	27.3	.432	.342	.836	2.9	4.9	.8	.1	13.9

NBA Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2014	Atlanta	2	0	3.5	1.000	1.000	.000	1.0	.0	.0	.0	2.5
2015	Atlanta	16	0	18.1	.386	.235	.857	1.8	3.9	.6	.0	9.0
2016	Atlanta	10	0	19.1	.452	.343	.846	1.9	3.6	.4	.1	11.7
2017	Atlanta	6	6	35.2	.455	.425	.838	2.3	7.7	1.0	.0	24.7
2019	Oklahoma City	5	0	30.2	.455	.300	.722	3.2	3.4	.8	.0	13.8
2020	Oklahoma City	7	0	32.4	.404	.289	.800	3.7	3.6	.6	.1	17.3
2021	L.A. Lakers	6	6	32.7	.400	.308	.846	3.0	2.8	1.0	.2	14.3
2023	L.A. Lakers	16	3	26.1	.398	.333	.821	1.9	2.9	1.0	.2	7.4
2025	Detroit	6	0	27.3	.491	.476	.813	2.3	3.7	1.2	.2	12.5
Career		74	15	25.1	.425	.337	.822	2.3	3.7	.8	.1	11.9

Personal Life

Dennis Schröder and his family

Dennis Schröder is married and has three children.

Early in his career, Dennis became known for a patch of bleached blonde hair. His mother suggested it to help people recognize him.

Dennis is a Muslim and prays before games and before going to sleep. He has never consumed alcohol.

Dennis missed some games because of COVID-19 health rules. In May 2021, he mentioned he was the only Lakers player who had not been vaccinated.

After the 2024 NBA playoffs, Dennis joined a soccer team in Germany called FC Germania Bleckenstedt.

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