Tue Apr 22 00:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Journeyman Schröder Finds Home, Impact with Detroit Pistons

**DETROIT, MI** – Veteran point guard Dennis Schröder, a 12-year NBA veteran who’s played for nine teams, has found a surprising level of stability and impact with the Detroit Pistons. Acquired in February as part of the Jimmy Butler trade, Schröder has become a key contributor, averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 assists per game. While the Pistons gave up a second-round pick to take on his contract, his contributions have been invaluable, especially with the injury absence of Jaden Ivey.

Schröder, who began his career with the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, has been a consistent performer throughout his career, earning Sixth Man of the Year votes on four occasions. He’s also tasted playoff success, reaching the conference finals twice (with Atlanta in 2015 and the Lakers in 2023). This season alone, he’s played for the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and now the Pistons.

Beyond his NBA career, Schröder boasts impressive international accolades. He led Germany to their first international basketball medal since 2005 (bronze at EuroBasket 2022) and, most notably, to a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, earning MVP honors. This success underscores his leadership and impact beyond the NBA. His jersey number, 17 (a tribute to his late father), also holds significance, as it was the pick the Hawks used to draft him in 2013.

While his NBA career has been marked by frequent team changes, Schröder’s consistent performance and impact make him a rare case of a highly effective player navigating a multi-team season. His current success with the Pistons suggests he may finally have found a more permanent landing spot.

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