Dennis Schroder Reacts To Exciting Brooklyn Nets News

Dennis Schroder reacted to Jalen Wilson being named as NBA Summer League MVP.

Apr 10, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) brings the ball up court against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Wilson is coming off his first year in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets.

The former Kansas star averaged 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 43 games.

Apr 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Wilson played in the 2024-25 NBA Summer League and had a fantastic showing.

He was named the MVP.

Via NBA Communications on Monday: "Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson has been named the Most Valuable Player of NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024.

Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 47.3% from the field and 55.0% from three-point range in five games in Las Vegas."

Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson has been named the Most Valuable Player of NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024.

Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 47.3% from the field and 55.0% from three-point range in five games in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/aHOZfQga5S

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 22, 2024

Nets point guard Dennis Schroder reacted to the news (via his Instagram story).

Schroder wrote: "Hell yeaaaa Rook @thejalenwilson"

Dennis Schroder IG Story / July 23

Wilson was the 51st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft after an excellent four-year college career.

He helped lead the Jayhawks to the 2022 NCAA Championship.

Considering Wilson was such a late draft pick, his promising summer is a huge plus for a Nets team that is in rebuilding mode.

The #NBA2KSummerLeague MVP is... Jalen Wilson of the Brooklyn Nets! pic.twitter.com/Su45tLH7i8

— NBA (@NBA) July 22, 2024

Schroder has played 11 seasons in the NBA and was traded to the Nets during the middle of the 2023-24 season.

He finished the year with averages of 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range in 80 games.

Apr 10, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Garrett Temple (17) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Nets were the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-50 record.