When Luka Doncic’s move to the Lakers became known, one of the most critical voices was that of Dennis Schroder. He did not question the trade in sporting terms but in personal and family terms. “It’s a f****d up, ruthless business. It’s modern day slavery,” the German point guard said about having to leave a city with which there is a certain attachment and in whose community one may have integrated.
It’s a fucking ruthless business. It’s modern slavery
Now it is Schroder himself who is suffering from the NBA’s marketing. It is not new to him. The Warriors have sent him to Utah in the macro-operation that has landed Jimmy Butler at Golden State. The worst thing for the German point guard is that the Jazz might cut him. It would mean another move. And he’s had a few: seven teams in the last four seasons; nine in his entire career.
This season, the Nets sent him to Golden State on December 15. On February 8, 2024, almost a year ago, he was also moved from Toronto to Brooklyn. He had previously played for the Lakers twice, the Rockets, the Celtics, the Thunder and the Hawks, the team that drafted him 17th overall in 2013 and with whom he played 352 of his 814 NBA games. With so many jersey changes, he could already make a rainbow. At this rate he can complete the Pantone.
Earns $13 million and ends contract
Schroder has earned $90 million throughout his career and in the current season he receives $13 million. His contract expires, which is an incentive for teams, who would get rid of that salary in the summer. It has reached a point where money is almost the least of it. “Your salary is still the same. It’s a luxury problem. Business is business. This is a business,” said the point guard, who is packing his bags again with his wife and three children.
The German player will not be short of work. Throughout his 12 seasons in the NBA, he has proven to be a useful piece coming off the bench or starting. He has averages of 14.0 points and 4.9 assists.
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