NBA Veteran Dennis Schröder Poised for Ninth Team in Nine Years
Schröder’s Ninth NBA Team in Nine Years?
German NBA star Dennis Schröder could be swapping his Detroit Pistons jersey for the Sacramento Kings’, marking his ninth team in just nine years. The Athletic reports that a trade could send Schröder back to California for the fourth time.Learn more about Schröder’s NBA journey.
Schröder’s California Connection
Schröder has already played for two California teams – the Los Angeles Lakers (2020/21, 2022/23) and the Golden State Warriors (2021/22). His previous California stint was memorable,okra contribution to the Warriors’ run to the NBA Finals last season.
A True NBA Journey Man
Schröder’s potential move to Sacramento would make him a true "Journey Man" in the NBA, having played for nine out of the league’s 30 teams. His first team was the Atlanta Hawks (2013-2018), followed by stints with Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets.
His time in Oklahoma City marked a turning point in his career. Since joining the Lakers in November 2020, Schröder has been engaged in a series of trades, with this potential move to Sacramento being the ninth.
Schröder’s Past Teams’ Performances
"After being divided twice within a season, Dennis Schröder seems to have arrived."