Dennis Schroder agrees to one-year deal with Celtics
Dennis Schroder confirmed Tuesday night he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics.
According to published reports, Schroder’s deal is for $5.9 million.
“I’m proud to announce that for the 2021-22 season I’ll be playing with the Boston Celtics!” Schroder wrote on his Instagram account. “This is one of the best franchises in NBA history and it will be a honor to put on the green and white and do what I love! I’m going out there every night and leaving it all on the floor for the city!! Who’s ready?!”
“Dennis Schroder signed with the Celtics for $5.9M” pic.twitter.com/HWe0trwBAt
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) August 10, 2021
Schroder reportedly turned down a four-year, $84 million extension from the Los Angeles Lakers during last season.
Free agent G Dennis Schroder has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 10, 2021
The 27-year-old guard averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 61 games (all starts) last season in his lone campaign with the Lakers.
Dennis Schroder when his agent told him the best he can get is a 1 year, 5.9 mil contract after rejecting 84 mil https://t.co/FSK4TdA1AN
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) August 10, 2021
He has career averages of 14.3 points, 4.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 557 games (238 starts) over eight seasons with the Atlanta Hawks (2013-18), Oklahoma City Thunder (2018-20) and Lakers.
Praying for that man Dennis Schroder’s mental health.
I lost 20$ the other day and couldn’t breathe. Can only imagine what he’s going through
— Barflaan Tedoe 🇱🇷 (@The_Barftender) August 10, 2021
Boston was looking to add a point guard after dealing away four-time All-Star Kemba Walker.
Gigantic $84 Million Mistake
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