Dennis Schröder is a professional basketball player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was born on September 15, 1993 in Braunschweig, Germany and began playing organized basketball at an early age.

Schröder started his professional career playing for SG Braunschweig of the German Bundesliga in 2010. In 2012, he declared for the 2013 NBA draft and was selected 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks. After spending five seasons with Atlanta split between starting and being a sixth man off the bench, Schroder was traded to Oklahoma City Thunder before landing with LA Lakers during 2019-20 NBA season after signing a four-year contract worth $84 million dollars.

In his first year with LA Lakers, Schröder proved himself to be valuable contributor as he helped take them all way to 2020 finals where they eventually lost to Miami Heat 4–2. Despite losing out on championship hopes that year Schröders impressive performances were recognized when received an All-Star selection this past February 2021 marking it as first of his career so far. While Dennis continues growing into one of best Point Guards in league today while constantly showcasing great defensive IQ alongside offensive efficiency has become essential piece of puzzle helping team make run at another potential title this upcoming post season where they are currently third seed as well being favorite pick to come out strong from Western Conference bracket according postseason odds makers consensus right now .

When talking about international level play Schroders resume speaks for itself having represented Germany multiple times both World Cup’s Eurobasket tournaments throughout last decade including winning silver medal back 2018 WC event hosted by China cementing him reputation our countrys most successful player ever have put forth onto hardwood court . Even though Scottie never played Olympics yet due fact qualified teams usually only getting nominate three maximum players from each nation hes still been integral part driving teams success forward without fail whenever donned colors his homeland despite not having any huge individual honors collection personal achievements aside which pales comparison what achieved within NBA lately .

On court Dennis remains aggressive guard known ability penetrate defenses get into paint create opportunities others finish up whether its finding open shooter cutting lane basket or simply finishing strong inside against bigger opponents something we see night night basis over course long 82 games regular season alone not even mentioning playoffs runs hes partaking given chance showcase talents such example how important role truly can end achieving ultimate goal every athlete same ultimately brings us here moment discussing young German phenom remarkable journey through hoops world far just staring point sure will lead somewhere much greater down line future hopefully thats last championship ring team can bring home soon enough justice would be served that case likely scenario should happen sooner rather later based recent form squad absolute pleasure watch develop further time progresses thanks superb guidance management staff including head coach Frank Vogel incredible teammates like Lebron James Anthony Davis more pushing him beyond limits especially full support family friends back braunschweig hometown folks leave path behind blaze trail towards greatness proper recognition receive throughout process looking forward seeing many years come constant emergence top tier point guard ranks associations elite