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Dennis Schroder is a German professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets. In addition, In 2014, he joined the German senior national team.
Early Life, Family & Education
NBA player, Dennis Alfredo was born on September 15, 1993, in Braunschweig, Germany, to his parents Fatou and Axel Schroder.
He grew up skating and playing soccer. Coming from a place where basketball is not prominent, he just became familiar with the sport when he was 11 years old.
Liviu Calin, the head coach of the German National Basketball Team, created a youth program around the same time to lure future prospects.
Dennis’ opinions shifted after his father died in 2009. He chose to play basketball instead. As a result, he began to regularly attend training programs.
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Career
Dennis’ professional career began in 2010. He made his debut in the German second division with Phantoms Braunschweig’s feeder team, SG Braunschweig.
In his debut season, he struggled to perform effectively. In his second season, he improved by averaging 17.8 points and 6.7 assists across 23 regular-season games.
After that, he appeared in 30 games for Phantoms Braunschweig, averaging 2.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 8 minutes a game. His team advanced to the playoffs, where he excelled.
Dennis had a career-high performance in the 2012-13 season, his final season in the German League. This season, he averaged 12 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 25 minutes per game.
NBA Career
Dennis Schroder made his NBA debut with the Atlanta Hawks after being selected in the 2013 NBA draft. On July 11, the 6ft 1 in tall athlete officially signed with the Hawks.
However, with Shelvin Mack replacing him in the first season, Schroder did not get enough playing time.
Soon after, he joined Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League. He played 49 games with the Hawks in his debut season.
Schroder was a member of the Hawks until the 2018 season, setting multiple records, including a career-high 41 points against the Utah Jazz on March 20, 2018.
In 2018, he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder. He transferred to the Los Angeles Lakers after two seasons as the City Thunder’s sixth man.
He made his Lakers debut on December 22, 2020, against the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, they lost the game.
Schroder missed several games during his stint with the Lakers, and his play became uneven. Furthermore, he turned down the club’s offer of $84 million for a four-year contract extension, further raising them.
As a free agent, he signed a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics on August 13, 2021.
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National Career
Aside from his club career, Dennis Schroder has represented the German National Team under-18 and under-20 squads.
Schroder made his senior German national basketball team debut against Finland.
Furthermore, he helped Germany reach the Eurobasket 2017 quarterfinals by averaging 23.7 points per game.
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Wife & Kids
On July 20, 2019, Dennis Schroder married his fiancée Ellen Ziolo. They began dating in 2017, though, and finally decided to marry.
The couple currently has two children. On February 19, 2019, Ellen gave birth to a son before their marriage. Dennis Schroder Jr. is his given name.
Similarly, their daughter, Imalia Aaliyah, was born in August 2020.
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Net Worth
His net worth is reported to be about $40 million, according to several estimates. He is one of the most famous foreign players among American NBA fans.
The majority of the money earned by the Boston Celtics’ point guard comes from league games. It is thought that he earns around $15 million each year on average.
While he was in his prime during the 2020-21 season, the Lakers gave him a nice deal with a four-year contract extension. However, the athlete declined and chose to depart, resulting in his defeat
However, the Boston Celtics recently signed him to a one-year, $5.9 million contract.
Height and weight
The renowned athlete will be 28 years old in 2022.
The Muslim basketball player is athletic and tall. As an adult, he stands 1.85m (6 feet 1 inch) tall.
He currently weighs roughly 172 lb (78 kg).
Awards & Achievements
Despite the fact that he has been playing professional and national level basketball for over a decade, he has yet to bring a trophy or league title for his clubs.
- BBL Most Improved Player
- BBL Best German Young Player
Social Media
Dennis enjoys frequent appearances on media sites and covers, although he is not extremely active on social media.
He does, however, have an Instagram account under the username @ds fg. As of January 2022, the account has around 2 million followers.
He occasionally publishes video clips and images, most of which are related to his team, family members, trips, and photoshoots.
FAQ’s
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dennis Schroder |
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1993 |
| Birth Place | Braunschweig, Germany |
| Nick Name | The Menace |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | German |
| Ethnicity | German-Gambian/Mixed |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 feet 1 inch) |
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Build | Athletic |
| Father’s Name | Axel Schroder |
| Mother’s Name | Fatou Schroder |
| Siblings | A brother and a younger sister |
| Sibling’s Name | Cassin Secka (brother), Sister’s name unknown |
| Education | Not available |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife’s Name | Ellen Ziolo (m 2019) |
| Kids | A son and a daughter |
| Kid’s Name | Son- Dennis Schroder, Daughter- Imalia Aaliyah |
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
| Favorite Dish | Chicken Alfredo |
| NBA Draft | 2013 |
| Position | Point guard |
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| Active Years | (2010–present) |
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| Net Worth | $40 million |
| Currently Plays For | Boston Celtics |
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