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How Dennis Schroder can help the Brooklyn Nets win more games

Schroder can become one of the players who can save the Nets’ season.

Peter Sunjic

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Before the trade deadline, the Nets were playing with Spencer Dinwiddie as a vital part of the team. The former Net is a good player, but he struggled with his role as a primary playmaker when he’s more of a secondary scorer.

Brooklyn promptly traded him to Toronto for Dennis Schroder, who has the optimal skill set to match how the Nets want to play. There were flashes of great production, but there is still room for the team and Dennis to grow.

“You want a defensive presence, picking up full. Offensive end, pushing with pace, kick-ahead, making sure we get into the offense,” Schroder said when the Nets won over the Grizzlies. 

“When you make shots, everything gets a little easier, but I think for everybody else, to find my teammates, hitting shots early will open a lot for me as well. I think everybody just gotta be confident, and when you’re open, shoot it and make sure everyone’s aggressive.”

Dennis continues to be a good playmaker.

Almost everyone within the Nets organization would want Ben Simmons to be the primary playmaker due to his limitless ceiling as an All-Star-level talent. Unfortunately, Simmons is injury-prone, leading the team to look for other options that could do a great job setting up his teammates.

That is where Schroder comes in, as he’s a superb option for the Nets as a playmaker. He’s a proven NBA point guard who knows his role as a playmaker and occasional scorer. Schroder won’t have trouble adjusting to a playmaking role compared to what the Nets experienced with a score-first guard like Dinwiddie.

Aside from his playmaking, Schroder also has a well-rounded offensive game, as he can score on jump shots and floaters. That dynamic playstyle on offense makes Schroder a strong fit for Kevin Ollie’s team.

Dennis’ leadership is an underrated part of his involvement

At 30 years old, Schroder is now an experienced veteran who could serve any team as a vocal leader in the locker room. He has always been a vocal player, but with his experience, the Nets players trust him with his guidance and play on the court.

It matters especially for a guard like him. Schroder can lead this team well as long as he’s given the opportunity. With more reps under his belt, Schroder will become a solid playmaker for Brooklyn and a solid complementary piece to the team’s star players like Mikal Bridges and Cameron Thomas.

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Peter Sunjic
PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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