Seeing him leading Germany's game in the biggest competitions, we say to ourselves every year that Dennis Schroder has the potential to be one of the best point guards in the NBA. But every year, the German fails to win, and he is bounced from franchise to franchise without ever hitting the jackpot. In a few days, he will start the season with the Nets alongside Ben Simmons, a playmaker like him.
“In OKC, I played with two point guards, with Shai [Gilgeous-Alexander]CP [Chris Paul] and myself. Then I played with LeBron [James] and A.D. [Anthony Davis]but I was not the playmaker » he reminds. “Then I played with Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown [à Boston]. I always find my way.”
No ego
Starting or replacing, Schroder manages to find a place in the squad every year, and he is already starting his 12th season! At 31, he still has good years ahead of him, and the idea of playing alongside Simmons motivates him. “If it's me who brings the ball up, Ben has to sacrifice himself and run to the corner. And if he does, I'll do the same. For me there is no ego, I just want to win, go on the pitch, play at the highest level and win matches. »
On Jordi Fernandez's side, we are looking for the best formula, and Simmons could start at position 4, or even pivot in a “small ball” five since Nic Claxton is not yet ready to play. “I’m happy with the way we played collectively. We started with two playmakers, and we will do it again,” warns the new Brooklyn coach.
