Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder won’t stretch the floor like Fred VanVleet did with the Raptors, but he can manage a game, push the pace, make plays, attack the bucket and finish at the rim. As Josh Lewenberg writes, it’s clear the 11-year NBA veteran will play a big role in head coach Darko Rajakovic’s new system.
Raptors hoping Schroder can help fill void left by VanVleetVANCOUVER – Initially, the Raptors’ plan was for Dennis Schroder to take it slow and ease his way into training camp.
Schroder had been on Toronto’s radar for a while. They tried to sign him during the summer of 2022 but he opted to return to the Lakers on a one-year deal, citing unfinished business. When Fred VanVleet left for Houston this past off-season, the Raptors quickly pivoted and circled back to Schroder. “He’s matured so much,” Rajakovic said of the 11-year vet. “He was great when I had him in OKC but he’s on a completely different level [now].”
Admittedly, he’s not as vocal as VanVleet, few are, but he leads in other ways that should prove valuable for an organization looking to build a new identity and re-establish culture. It’s still unclear whether he’ll end up starting or coming off the bench, though Schroder insists that he’s comfortable with either role.
Does Schroder’s history and familiarity with the coach give him a head start in earning the gig? Perhaps, though it’s worth noting that Schroder was one of the league’s best reserves during his time with Rajakovic in OKC – he finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting in 2019-20. One way or another, it’s clear he’ll play a big role.One thing Rajakovic has done is study Germany’s undefeated run at this summer’s World Cup, where Schroder was magnificent on his way to winning MVP.
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