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11. August 2021 – 17:10 clock
Gambled away? New team, less money
From yellow-purple to green-white: German NBA star Dennis Schröder has announced his move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Boston Celtics. However, the Braunschweig resident has to accept huge wage losses there.
New opportunity in Boston
Dennis Schröder will leave the Los Angeles Lakers around LeBron James and join the eternal rival Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old announced this on Instagram, but an official confirmation of the transfer is still pending. “This is one of the best franchises in NBA history and it will be an honor to put on the greens and whites and do what I love,” he wrote on an Instagram story.
The US broadcaster ESPN reported that Schröder received a one-year contract worth 5.9 million US dollars. Last season, the German international refused to extend the Lakers for a rumored $ 84 million over four years. Last year, Schröder earned 17.5 million euros. The Californians hired superstar Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards instead.
Schröder disappointed in the playoffs, Mrs. Ellen is behind him
Schröder had a mixed season with the Lakers. The development player got 15.4 points and 5.8 assists – but disappointed in the playoffs. According to the “Boston Herald”, he is threatened with a place on the bench behind Marcus Smart, even in Boston. After the year in Boston, Schröder would be a so-called “free agent” again in 2022 and could be equipped with a better-paid contract by other clubs – provided that the services are right.
In any case, his wife Ellen has his back free. She also defended the move on Instagram. “I’m so proud of my husband. I know that not everyone understands. Others would take money before anything else. But let me tell you one thing: show a little love, be patient and see what happens next.”
At the end of 2020, Schröder had moved from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles with his wife and two young children. So now the next big move is due. (msc)
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