Dennis Schröder has a sense of humor.
The German NBA star asked fans to make jokes about him on his 28th birthday on Wednesday. (DATES: NBA results and schedule)
The Guard wrote on Instagram: “I’ll only do this ONE time! Put your best Fumbled the Bag jokes here. It’s my birthday so let’s get this over with and then it’s back to business! ” (REPORT: Schröder lets fans vote on number)
“Fumbled the Bag” is an American proverb when you’ve missed a chance for a lot of money.
The picture also shows how Schröder buries his face in his hands and kneels in front of a Bugatti and a Rolls-Royce and several designer bags.
Background: Schröder will play for the Boston Celtics and in the coming season has a mini contract for $ 5.9 million signed for a season. (DATA: All tables of the NBA)
Schröder gambled away mega contract with Lakers
In the spring everything looked like the big payday was waiting for the national player.
The Los Angeles Lakers had offered the Braunschweiger a four-year contract worth 84 million, but the Point Guard refused.
Instead, the Lakers got Russell Westbrook, a superstar in the Schröder position, and let the contract with the German expire. (NEWS: All current information about the NBA)
After all: Schröder is now celebrated for his humor.
Numerous stars posted comments on Instagram. Among them were Ben Simmons and the Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios.
George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks wrote, “You are still a blessed one, cheer up.”
