NBA: Schroder comments on return to Lakers and atypical season

NBA guard Dennis Schroder will return to the Los Angeles Lakers squad after a stint with fan criticism; player also mentioned conversation with LeBron

Dennis Schroderowner of NBAwill return to the team of Los Angeles Lakers for the 2022/2023 season. After his departure from the California franchise in 2021, the German had a brief stint at Boston Celtics beside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. In an interview with the website “BasketNews”, the player explained why he decided to return.

“We had already been trading for three months, so I knew the comeback would occur. But I wanted it to happen in my time.”Schroder pointed out. “Now I can’t wait to play for this team again. LeBron James You’ve already told me that you’re glad I’m back and that’s why I’m looking forward to it. I want to play to win something big, because for me it’s unfinished business.”.

Furthermore, the athlete explained how the circumstances of his last season in lakers did not favor their performance fully. “That year I was in Los Angeles was, to begin with, totally atypical. There were still no fans on a regular basis because of COVID. Several players were also injured.”highlighted.

“This year, we hope it will be very different. Everything will be fine, everyone will be healthy, and so we go after great achievements.”. The guard is coming from a good moment, as he led the German national team to the bronze medal during the last edition of the Eurobasket; the feat occurred while the player had no NBA contract.

Dennis Schroder and LeBron James in the Lakers, for the NBA (Credit: Getty Images)

“Everyone noticed my commitment to the national team because I played even without a contract. We’ve worked for the last nine years to finally get here. Of course we wanted gold, but the main objective was to win a medal. I will continue to act for my country until I walk no more”, he added. In his first career game for the Lakers, Schroder had a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds.


Source: sportbuzz

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