Dennis Schroder is a Lakers player.
Los Angeles Lakers fans and media attention is going to increase following the team’s acquisition of Dennis Schroder on a one-year deal.
However, it seems like the Braunschweig native is excited about the prospect of sharing a locker room with the Lakers superstar, as shortly after his return to the Lakers had been announced.
Both players require the ball in their hands to be the most effective, but neither is known for being a point-of-attack defender.
The Lakers will commit to finding a new home for their superstar guard after he failed to impress during his debut season and saw his relationship with the fan base diminish throughout the year, if Schroder is added to the rotation.
There is no way to know how he will be received. The veteran guard signed with the Boston Celtics for a veteran minimum deal after the Lakers refused to extend his contract.
Westbrook Willing to be Traded
According to a September 9 report by Ramona Shelbourne, who was appearing on The Lowe Post Podcast, if he was assured of a significant role within the rotation, he would definitely be interested in finding a new team.
Russ is interested in trading. He didn’t ask for a trade. I have been reassured of that. Shelbourne said on a recent episode of The Lowe Post that he was open to that and someone who wanted him and wanted to empower him.
Russell Westbrook is ‘very open’ to a trade, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne
“He hasn’t asked for a trade. I’ve been assured of that. But he’s open to that and somebody who wants him and wants to empower him and wants him to be Russell Westbrook of old.”
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— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) September 10, 2022
There is still a chance that he will stay with the Lakers for the final year of his current deal, as he is set to earn a staggering $41 million.
Video of Westbrook Draining 3’s Goes Viral
The Lakers need more floor spacing for Anthony Davis and LeBron James to excel in their roles, which is why they don’t like the fact that Westbrook doesn’t have a lot of perimeter shooting.
On September 16th, video footage emerged on social media that showed a re-designed jump shot that resulted in many three-point attempts falling during his private workout.
The difference between hitting a wide-open jumper in the gym and hitting one in a game is that you have to account for defenders running towards you to challenge the shot. If his new shooting mechanics are for real, and he proves himself capable of becoming an off-ball guard during training camp, there is a chance he could become a crucial part of the Lakers championship push.
We could see the market for his services improve if he proves to be capable of operating as a floor spacer, allowing both him and the Lakers to end their partnership. It will be interesting to see how things go in February.
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