NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has had an eventful past couple of days to say the least. After being traded to the Nets on Thursday, he has been trying to get acclimated to New York City while getting a crash course on how Brooklyn wants to play basketball at the same time.
“Obviously, it’s great,” Schroder said of the crowd cheering his name after putting up 15 points and 12 assists in Saturday’s 123-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Schroder made his debut with the team on Saturday and after the way that he played, the Barclays Center audience essentially bombarded him with chants of his name because of how well his debut was going.
“I’m glad we got the win,” Schroder began. “I think that’s the most important but, of course, appreciation is there and I love that the fans did it big time for me.” Schroder’s debut went so well that he is only one of four Nets all-time that have recorded a double-double of points and assists in their debut and he was one of two players to do that coming off the bench.
Time will tell if Schroder will remain on the bench as the season progresses given that Ben Simmons is just getting back into the fold and Cam Johnson is still out with his left adductor strain. For the moment, Schroder’s addition looks to have provided a spark for Brooklyn on both ends of the floor and he is already being showered with loud welcome chants by the fans.
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