Dennis Schroder under fire on X: “He’s only good with Germany”
With Germany, he is a sure thing. In the NBA, he continues to change teams. Every summer, Dennis Schröder becomes a key figure for the national team and, inevitably, reignites the debate over his true value
A career that has turned into a never-ending journey since 2020, with eleven team changes and ten different stops through trades and accepted offers. To remain in the NBA, Dennis Schröder has had to take on a peculiar role, effectively giving up any sense of technical continuity and the personal relationships built over time.
Virtually no one raised an eyebrow when the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to move on from his contributions off the bench in order to reduce their payroll, even on the eve of a season in which the Cavs will look to firmly establish themselves as a contender. And so the question naturally arises: can an NBA franchise still invest in Schröder?
The social media world, authoritative or otherwise, seems to have firmly answered no: the new point guard of the Charlotte Hornets would be better suited to Europe and, above all, international competition.
Even in a summer without any major tournaments on the schedule, Schröder answered Germany’s call without hesitation for the final round of the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers. And he immediately did so as a leader, taking control of the game against the Netherlands from the opening tip.
In addition to the usual applause from German fans, there was no shortage of irritated and increasingly disillusioned reactions from NBA fans: according to them, they have never seen the real Dennis Schröder with his NBA teams, but rather a distant relative.
This dude is only good whenever he plays anywhere but the NBA
X user
For some, the criticism goes beyond technical aspects or, more generally, the greater responsibilities Schröder has with Germany. In the NBA, including his latest stint in Cleveland, the player’s motivation and, consequently, his effort on the court are also being called into question.
He just needs to play in Germany because he was ass in the Playoffs for my Cavs and forgot how to play, while every time he plays for Germany he puts up numbers and is efficient
X user
In Charlotte, the German guard brings experience and a decent level of durability, but also a $30 million contract that runs through the 2028 free agency, nearly twice as much as the $16 million salary of the player he was traded for, Tre Mann.
Was this really the move a team focused on the future needed, especially one that could be preparing to pursue a high-profile free agent at the end of next season, particularly if it makes its return to the Playoffs? It will be up to Schröder to prove his doubters wrong once again.