Dennis Schroder
Kleber's statement (in german):
Back story: so basically what happened was that Dennis Schröder gave an podcast interview in Germany a couple of days ago and somewhat out of nowhere called out Maxi Kleber, questioning Klebers decision to play for Team Germany this summer at the WC after he declined to play for Germany last year at the Eurobasket. Kleber didn't wanna play last year to take some time off to fully rest after some injuries had lingered him to finish out last year's NBA season (understandable).
Schröder however stated he heard that Kleber took the summer off wanting to work on his game (ballhandling ect.), saying Kleber "had no game" to work on since he was merely a 3-and-D type of role player. He stated that internally the decision was made that if you weren't commited in 2022, you shouldn't be playing in 2023 for Germany either since that would be unfair towards the other players.
Schröder in the meantime has already released a statement on his YT channel, but now Kleber responded with his statement, saying he won't play for Germany this summer as a consequence.
First seen by the Lakers File here:
I wonder if this is a sign of things to come. Hopefully Vogel told him he's coming off the bench today and he's pissed. Ever since the preseason when he came in demanding to be a starter it has been downhill. Also, I wonder if this means he is gone next year too. Interesting times ahead
Just want to give this man his flowers. Not just his ability but his mentality and unselfishness.
I remember in one of his first interviews, he refers to himself as the starter but later says he will play wherever he is asked (as lineup had not been determined)....but we lost FVV, Scottie not ready yet, he has relationship with Darko, lots of of experience, other option is Malachi...I think it's common logic he was penciled as our starter for opening night.
Team performs poorly and Darko (another shoutout) benches him, before the trade, to try and shake it up. Now that the dust is settling after the trade, he must know that as it stands, there is NO WAY he re enters the SL.
And the man doesn't let it affect his game, he just keeps on about his business and handles his shit.
Starter numbers: 14.7 / 2.7 / 6.8 with a .546 TS%
Reserve numbers: 13.8 / 3.5 / 6.5 with a .635 TS%
His usage is also down from 20.3 to 16.5 but I think a lot of players in this league, if haven gone through this, would start chucking off the bench.
Dennis is doing what's best for the team, time and again and he is a mf real one. He is holding everyone accountable for team comradery (aka vibes). A true leader of men and I hope he's part of this franchise (in some capacity) after his playing career is over.
I’m not usually a contract or dollars and cents guy but my lord what an incredible value DS is going to be this season. Lots of preseason opinion pieces from The ringer/espn/etc have the Raps as a sell team this season but I think because of DS that isn’t likely. If we can have a crafty guard with above average D who doesn’t get run 38 minutes a game we’ll be in a great spot come February/March.
The ball already left Schroder's hand and Brooks still purposely slapped his hand.
It is noted that Schroder underwent thumb surgery last year to repair his thumb ligament and miss the first 13 games.
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According to German media “Sport 1”, Dennis Schröder demanded to be the starter for the upcoming season in Los Angeles in his trade talks.
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