Finally, Schroder still obtained a new contract. Although his new contract is only 2.46 million US dollars per year, for Schroeder, he can re-establish the NBA field with this contract, and also get the opportunity to re-prove himself. Lakers sign Schroder back this time, and he is naturally optimistic about Schroder's contribution to the team, but for Westbrook , Schroder's return is not a good thing.
The reason why Schroder is favored by the Lakers is also because he performed well in European Cup . As the leader of this year's German men's basketball team, Schroeder averaged 21.6 points and 7.3 assists per game, and led the German men's basketball team to the semi-finals. It is precisely because of such an outstanding performance that Schroeder has won the favor of many NBA teams, and he eventually chose to return to the Lakers to prove that he can still stand in the NBA arena.
Although Schroeder had a little unhappy with the Lakers management due to contract renewal issues, Schroeder was still qualified in terms of his performance that season. Average of 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Schroeder was the Lakers' most stable player in the backcourt that season. If Schroder had not rejected the Lakers' contract extension before, the Lakers would not have chosen to give up Schroder in the offseason last season and instead trade Westbrook.
was unable to stay with the Lakers last season because of Westbrook's arrival. Now Schroder's return will also have an impact on Westbrook's living environment. Schroeder had worked with Hamm, who was then the Hawks assistant coach. Now that the two teamed up again, they would definitely share a certain playing time. The Lakers now have many rotations in the backcourt. If Westbrook wants to continue playing, they may be arranged to play as a substitute.
Although Westbrook's ability is still there, Westbrook is not what he needs most for the Lakers' tactics. The Lakers signed Beverly some time ago, and his arrival is also the Lakers' plan to strengthen their backcourt defense. Therefore, Beverly will inevitably occupy a starting spot. What's more, Beverly still has a certain ability to shoot three-pointers. Even though he is not a pure pitcher, he is far better than Westbrook.
In this way, Westbrook obviously needs to compete with Schroeder for the remaining starting position. Although Westbrook's fame and value are much higher than Schroder, Schroder has very good shooting ability in the game, and his breakthrough skills are more suitable for the Lakers' pick-and-roll tactics. What is particularly important is that Schroder's passing awareness and execution at critical moments are better than Westbrook. If the Lakers want to score a certain result, increasing Schroder's usage rate is a good way.
As early as the offseason, the Lakers planned to trade Westbrook, but in the end they gave up temporarily because the chips were not suitable. Now signing Beverly and Schroeder has reduced Westbrook's tactical status. Although the Lakers are on the surface to strengthen the team's strength, they are also preparing to trade Westbrook. When the most suitable time is, the Lakers will start Westbrook's trade again, and Schroder will also become the Lakers' new starting point guard.
