Dennis Schröder has already played for ten different teams in his NBA career. According to the latest reports, another one could soon be added to that list. The struggling Kings are reportedly looking for a buyer for the DBB captain. Now, the 32-year-old has commented on the rumors for the first time.
Eight wins from 34 games, the play-in spots are increasingly out of reach, and top player Domantas Sabonis is still injured. The Sacramento Kings’ first third of the season can be summed up as disastrous. One bright spot so far has been the performance of Dennis Schröder, who, after mixed performances in the starting lineup, has now found his old strength in a bench role.
In contrast to his many underperforming teammates, Schröder’s recent performances have made him a popular target in trade talks. So it came as no surprise that the captain of the German national team was recently made available for just such a trade.
Schröder on trade rumors: “No matter who I play for…”
When asked about the rumor mill, Schröder was unimpressed: “It doesn’t matter. At the end of the day, nothing changes for me and my family. We have a three-year contract,“ he said, referring to the $45 million deal signed in the summer. ”No matter who I play for, I will always give my all.“
Nevertheless, Schröder reflected on his privileged situation: ”I’m happy to continue playing in this league. There are only about 400 players here, and I’ve been here for 13 years. I don’t know how many have played that long.”
Dennis Schröder was selected 17th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. After five years on the East Coast of the US, the point guard changed teams almost every year. In 868 career games, Schröder averages 13.9 points and 4.9 assists.