Dennis Schröder is self-confident and that is undeniably a quality. In any case, it takes a hell of a dose of self-confidence – or out of step with reality – to claim 100 to 120 million on the market. Hey, that’s good, that’s exactly the amount requested by the leader of the Los Angeles Lakers according to the Vice-president of the German basketball federation.
The 27-year-old is set to test the market after a 15-point season and almost 6 assists for the defending champions. It was not unworthy but without having the hoped-for impact. It’s even a good element on his post. But from there to recovering 30 million the season… it seems a bit ambitious.
It is even undoubtedly too expensive for the Lakers who will dream of another point guard potentially available this summer. Some Chris Paul. The Angelenos were still ready to offer 84 million over 4 years to Dennis Schröder but the latter had refused the extension. So to touch even more during the offseason. So, even if it means making crazy requests, we have listed a few.
If Dennis Schröder wants 120 million, we want …
… Injury-free playoffs. Because there, on the other hand, that’s too much. AD, Kawhi, Kyrie, Harden, etc. What now for Giannis (and Young)? Who’s the next All-Star who freaks out? Reggie Jackson?
(Has anyone figured out why Jackson was playing glasses? He doesn’t have any sight problems as far as we know…)
… A final Clippers – Bucks. No, in fact you can not understand but that’s what I bet at the beginning of the season and there are gifts to be won on the NBA Store if my bracket goes to the end.
… Being able to see James Harden’s face live if Chris Paul were to lift the NBA champion trophy. Or Daryl Morey’s.
… That Ben Simmons finally starts to listen to the advice of Kobe Bryant who was trying somehow to explain to him that to play basketball well, it helps to know how to shoot.
… Relocate the Grizzlies to Seattle to see Ja Morant with a Sonics jersey. Note, this also works with Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
… Or better: merge the Grizzlies and the Pelicans into one and the same team that would play in Seattle.
… A reality show that films behind the scenes of the Mavericks next year. It’s sure to be better than the other busted LaVar Ball show.
(Bob Voulgaris there, is he a KGB guy, the new boss cover in The Wire or is he really the GM of the Mavs?)
Luka Doncic’s future in Dallas in jeopardy because of a professional ex-bettor?
… A Gold medal for our Blues at the Olympic Games. Well, we try to believe it but you have to be realistic, the cainris have taken the slap in China.
… A boxing match between Stephen A. Smith and Kwame Brown. Because we all need to laugh right now.
… If possible no fourth confinement in France. Because the Delta variant all that, all that… fuck yourself up.
… Credible, responsible, humble politicians who stop being constantly out of step with the people. Ah yes, we said it was an improbable list.
… good weather in June ???
… Play France – Switzerland again but at the best of seven matches. Playoffs style.
… A stay with Pascal the big brother for Véronique Rabiot. Except that the intervention is not necessary for the son but rather for the mother.
… that you all buy the MOOK in Chicago. Because we also want to feel like Dennis Schröder.
Mook REVERSE # 7: Chicago, land of legends
