Dennis Schröder (born September 15, 1993) is a German professional basketball player currently playing for the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Lakers and here is everything you need to know about Dennis Schroder, including his net worth, records, personal life, and more.
Dennis Schroder Facts
| Position | Point guard |
|---|---|
| League | NBA |
| Born | September 15, 1993 (age 29) Braunschweig, Germany |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| NBA draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall (Atlanta Hawks) |
| Playing career | 2010–present |
| 2010–2013 | Phantoms Braunschweig |
| 2010–2012 | →SG Braunschweig |
| 2013–2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2013 | →Bakersfield Jam |
| 2018–2020 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2020–2021 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2021–2022 | Boston Celtics |
| 2022 | Houston Rockets |
| 2022–present | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Social media |
Dennis played in Germany for SG Braunschweig and Phantoms Braunschweig before joining the Atlanta Hawks and spending two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is the sole owner of Braunschweig’s Easycredit BBL team and has been the team’s majority shareholder since 2018.
Dennis Schroder Salary and Net Worth
Dennis Schroder is well-known and successful. Dennis Schroder’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million.
Dennis Schröder has agreed to a one-year, $2,641,682 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, with $2,641,682 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $2,641,682. Schröder’s base salary in 2022-23 will be $2,641,682, with a cap hit of $1,836,090 and a dead cap value of $1,836,090.
Dennis Schroder Professional Career
Schröder began his professional basketball career in 2010 with SG Braunschweig, the Phantoms Braunschweig’s farm team.
Schröder was named to the Nike Hoop Summit World Select Team in 2013. Schröder declared for the 2013 NBA draught before officially playing at the Nike Hoop Summit.
Schröder was chosen 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2013 NBA Draft on June 27, 2013. On July 11, 2013, he signed a contract with the Hawks. He’s been compared to Rajon Rondo because of his playing style and large hands. He started the season as the Hawks’ second point guard, trailing Jeff Teague.
Schröder continued to play second fiddle to All-Star Teague in 2015-16, making only six starts in 80 games.
On October 26, 2016, Schröder agreed to terms with the Hawks on a four-year, $70 million contract extension. In 2016-17, Teague took over as the Hawks’ starting point guard after being traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Schröder was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on July 25, 2018, as part of a three-team deal involving the Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Schröder was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on November 18, 2020, in exchange for Danny Green and the draft rights to first-round pick Jaden McDaniels. He made his Lakers debut on December 22, 2020.
Schröder agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics on a one-year, $5.9 million taxpayer mid-level exception contract on August 13, 2021.
Schröder was traded to the Houston Rockets for Daniel Theis on February 10, 2022.
Finally Schröder agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year contract on September 16, 2022.
Dennis Schroder Achievements and Records
- BBL Most Improved Player (2013)
- BBL Best German Young Player (2013
Dennis Schroder Personal Life
Schröder grew up in Germany, the son of a German father and a Gambian mother. He stated that he began focusing on his basketball career after his father died in 2009. Before discovering basketball at the age of 11, he and his brother were both avid skateboarders. Schröder also has a younger sister.
His agent was Ademola Okulaja, a former German basketball national team player.
FAQs about Dennis Schroder
| Q. Does Dennis Schröder have kids? Yes, he has two kids, Emilia Aliyah and Dennis Junior Schroder |
| Q. How is Schröder’s name pronounced? It’s pronounced as Sch-roe-der |
| Q. Is Dennis active on Social Media? Yes, He has 1.8 million followers on Instagram and posts quite regularly |
| Q. Why was he quarantined while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers? Reportedly one of his contacts was diagnosed with the CoronaVirus. Hence he was quarantined by the league’s health and safety board. |
| Q. Who is Schröder’s wife? He is married to Ellen Ziolo, with whom he grew up in Germany. The couple has 2 kids together |
