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“All good things come in threes.” A saying that has been used countless times in the vernacular. Dennis Schröder is long past the number three. The German basketball star can and must ask himself the question: Are all good things eleven?

The captain of the German national basketball team, world and European champion with the DBB selection, was traded again just a few days before the end of the trade deadline in the best basketball league in the world.

The point guard is moving from the Sacramento Kings to the Cleveland Cavaliers – the eleventh franchise in his now 13-year NBA career.

Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings and now the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 32-year-old has now played for more than a third of all NBA teams.

There is not much missing from the previous record of Ish Smith, who once played for a total of 13 teams. The German doesn’t view his countless changes negatively, but for him they are part of the NBA business – and he is prepared for them.

“I’ve already talked to my wife about it. At the end of the day, it’s best for me to play to be happy,” he said recently Sky-Interview.

“I take it professionally. I’ve been here for 13 years now, of course I know it and will always try to do the same, no matter where it is.” Even though it is “always very difficult” to “build such a bond as a team, as an organization, when you know that they could send you away at any time.”

And so his new trade didn’t surprise the 32-year-old in the least. He quickly thanked the Kings in an Instagram story and wrote “Thx Sacramento” alongside a picture of himself in the jersey of his now ex-franchise.

And he also had a greeting ready for his new team, exuding optimism and a spirit of optimism with the words “Cleveland. Let’s F***ing Go.”

And when you look at the table, this is anything but fake. With the Kings and their disastrous record of just twelve wins and 38 defeats, he was languishing in last place in the Western Conference.

With the Cavs, however, the situation is different. 29 wins and 21 defeats, currently fifth and therefore a direct playoff place in the East. Instead of no man’s land, the playmaker now has real opportunities in the playoffs.

“I think it’s good for him. It’s a new team, a better team than Sacramento. I spoke to him and he’s happy,” said Germany’s national coach Àlex Mumbrú in an interview with Sports Information Service happy with his captain’s team change.

The only question that arises is whether Schröder will also get the opportunity in Cleveland?

In addition to the German, Keon Ellis is also moving to Cleveland, the Kings are getting De’Andre Hunter, the Chicago Bulls are also getting Dario Saric and two second-round picks.

In the current NBA season, the Cavs are struggling with two main problems: playmaking and adequate defense at the start of an opposing attack. Two weak points that Schröder and Ellis address.

The tenor among the US experts is clear: Cleveland is providing itself with more depth in the backcourt thanks to the new additions. Important if you want to be successful in the postseason.

With Darius Garland constantly struggling and Donovan Mitchell carrying a huge offensive load, the Cavaliers certainly have a need for ball-handling. A fact that Schröder could take advantage of.

“Dennis Schröder is a stable, experienced point guard who can organize the offense, initiate plays and move the ball forward under pressure,” explained NBA reporter Chris Fedor in this regard Wine and Gold Talk Podcast: “He also has a relationship with Kenny Atkinson.”

Cleveland head coach Atkinson already worked with the German at the Atlanta Hawks and was said to be “excited” about the deal, according to Fedor. This could make Schröder’s integration much easier.

Beyond playing skills, Schröder also covers another aspect: playoff-tested toughness.

“Dennis Schröder played more than 70 playoff games in his career. That’s important,” emphasized Fedor.

“The Cavs have been paying attention. And him being the World Championship MVP and having all these different accolades from his time with the national team is important to the Cavs because they’re looking for players that can help them in the spring.”

Cleveland is also happy with the reinforcements. “This step puts us in a better position for a deeper playoff run,” said Cleveland basketball president Koby Altman, who has great playoff ambitions with the Cavs in the weak Eastern Conference.

Maybe in the end all good things really do come to eleven for Dennis Schröder.