In exclusive ranIn an interview, DBB captain Dennis Schröder talked about expectations before the Olympic Games. He also explains that he would like to carry the German flag and takes a look into the future of the national team.
By Christoph Dommisch and Felix von den Hoff
After winning the World Cup last summer, the German national basketball team is one of the favorites to win a medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Of course, DBB captain Dennis Schröder, who will be there again, will be there ran cautiously optimistic about the German group: “We always have the hosts in the group. France is a strong team, especially when Wemby (Victor Wembanyama; Anm. d. Red.) is at the start. In Japan, of course, we did a good job against Japan, but you always have to respect them. We have to have good preparation as a team, then anything is possible.”
However, the NBA star of the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t want to know anything about increased expectations: “At the end of the day, I want to win every game I play in. We did a good job in the summer and went 8-0. Of course we know that Everything is possible in basketball.”
The world champion captain added: “As long as we give everything for 40 minutes and play the way we know how, we can of course beat anyone.” A statement behind which there is a lot of self-confidence given the strong competition in Paris. Finally, the USA will compete with its biggest superstars from the NBA. However, the Brooklyn Nets professional did not want to announce any specific goals. “That would only put pressure on us,” continued Schröder, who could receive a special honor in Paris.
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A few weeks ago, Schröder publicly stated that he could imagine carrying the German flag at the opening ceremony in Paris. When asked whether anyone from the DOSB had already contacted him, the 30-year-old explained: “Not yet. I don’t think that’s clear yet. I think a few athletes are being selected and then a draw is made somehow . Of course that would be a huge honor for me. That’s why I played for the national team for ten years. There’s nothing greater than carrying the flag for your own country.”
Franz Wagner, the DBB’s second top player, will also be there in Paris. Schröder, now 30, sees the future of the DBB in good hands with Wagner: “He is very, very humble and a very good boy. To be so professional at such an age and to have high goals is remarkable. He was “One of the best national players last year, without him we wouldn’t have won the World Cup. He will definitely be one of the best national players for the next ten or 15 years.”
At the end, Schröder also promised the German fans a return to the Bundesliga: “After my NBA career, I’ll definitely come back to Braunschweig and would like to finish it there. Of course, you don’t know when, but that’s one of my wishes “To just give the love back.”
2024-03-26 11:57:00
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