On Tuesday, Dennis Schroder met with the media for the first time since joining the Golden State Warriors.
The veteran point guard was acquired (via trade) with the Brooklyn Nets earlier this week.
Via Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area: “Dennis Schroder will wear No. 71 with the Warriors
No. 17 isn’t available because of Chris Mullin. Schroder says 17 is very special to him because he was the 17th pick and it was his late father’s favorite number, so reversing it was an easy decision to him”
When Schroder spoke to reporters, he was asked about two-time MVP Steph Curry (h/t 95.7 The Game).
Schroder: “When you go on the NBA app and see Golden State plays, you get excited… He plays like a video game. He’s just having fun, laughing, making the right reads every single time. He’s one of the superstars who I’ve got a lot of respect for… I’m really excited. I can’t say it enough. To be here, to be apart of something special.”
Schroder comes to Golden State with very productive aveages of 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range.
The Warriors have had an up-and-down season.
They are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 14-11 record in 25 games.
On Thursday evening, Schroder will likely make his debut when the Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Stephen Curry Reacts to Dennis Schroder’s Arrival at Warriors
The arrival of Dennis Schroder at the has drawn praise from Stephen Curry, the franchise’s superstar. Initially, the German point guard joins from the Brooklyn Nets after impressive performances last season. Consequently, the Warriors’ icon spared no words in lauding his new teammate, highlighting his offensive capability and defensive effort.
“He (Schroder) is a competitor. He can create, score, and lead an entire offense. I’m excited to see him fit in. He’s a guy I can play alongside in the backcourt, who can take on a lot of responsibilities as a point guard when I’m off the court,” Curry said.
“He gives us another player who can attack defenses, and on the defensive end, he loves to compete and is committed as well. So, it should be a smooth transition. We’ll see how it goes.”
Indeed, it wasn’t just Stephen Curry who was pleased with Schroder’s arrival at the Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr also commented on the point guard, revealing a conversation with him and joking that he has already been defeated by Schroder on three different continents.
“I’m excited. I told Dennis Schroder today that he’s beaten me on three different continents,” Kerr said.
“If you can’t beat him, join him. But, you know, in the 2022 playoffs, I thought he was brilliant against us with the . Watching him in FIBA over the last two summers. In the Philippines and then we played against him in London during an exhibition game.”
Subsequently, the Warriors’ coach highlighted Dennis Schroder’s key characteristics and explained how the point guard is expected to fit into the franchise’s scheme.
“He’s a decision-maker, a competitor, a pick-and-roll specialist, a two-way player,” Kerr affirmed.
“This was a decision that we felt made total sense, so he will fill the role that (De’Anthony Melton) played for us, able to play with or without the ball. Excellent defender, long wingspan, he’s a steals guy, forces turnovers, brings pace, everything we need, we feel he can provide.”
Finally, rounding off the praise, Draymond Green commended Schroder’s demeanor and revealed his eagerness to become his teammate.
“I love the attitude with which he carries himself. He acts like he belongs in any environment, at any moment. I respect people like that,” Green declared.
“I’m looking forward to being his teammate and getting to know him better. But I know who he is and what he represents, and that’s what matters.”
