Dennis Schröder wants to stay in Brooklyn.
He’s made that clear with his comments earlier this season.
He bought into Jordi Fernandez’s system and culture right away. Because of that, he’s become an invaluable part of the Brooklyn Nets. In 18 games this year, the 12-year vet has averaged his most minutes per game (34.2), dropping 18.6 points and 6.3 assists per contest. He’s led the charge in the Nets’ 18-point comeback on Monday.
Against the Golden State Warriors, Schröder led the offensive charge. He finished with 31 points, five rebounds, and seven assists.
Brooklyn was also short-handed in this game with more than half of their veteran players out with injuries. Games like that show you exactly who this Brooklyn Nets team is. They play hard every night and fight until the last second comes off the clock. Schröder embodies that style of play game in and game out.
He followed this game up with 29 points in their most recent win over the Suns on Wednesday.
The German National has been one of several Nets veterans expected to be traded at some point. However, with the way that Schröder has played and his presence in the locker room, Brooklyn should reconsider their future with him. The Nets need veteran players who can be the coach on the floor and emphasize what Fernandez wants.
Schröder has been that for this team. He gets his teammates to believe and has publicly stated that this Brooklyn team is not one to be taken lightly.
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His leadership and guidance have helped young players like Cam Thomas, Jalen Wilson, and Noah Clowney thrive in big-time situations. Schröder also has a knack for hitting clutch shots. His game-winning layup against the Memphis Grizzlies a few weeks ago is a great example.
The Nets Need to Keep Schröder
While there is logic behind trading guys like Schröder for more draft picks, he should be the exception to this thinking.
He’s played too well and contributed too much to this team not to stick around. The Nets don’t just need young players but a few veterans who can help the team remain competitive and help emphasize the young guys’ buying into the organization’s philosophy and culture.
Expectations are different with the way the Nets have played this year.
Most people expected them to be one of the worst teams in the NBA. Instead, guys like Schröder are turning the Nets into one of the most fun teams in the NBA. They are showing shades of that exciting 2019 team. They are just as entertaining to watch and arguably have more talent than they did then. While the season is still young, the Nets battle and turn doubters into believers every night.
Dennis Schröder deserves a lot of that credit and there’s no question that he continues to make a major impact on this organization. It’s not just good for the present but will be valuable for the future in building a championship team in Brooklyn.
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