On December 1, Beijing time, in the latest interview with American media today, Schroder, who has just joined the Lakers and scored 41 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in a single game, talked about his future in the Lakers. The role change, he made it clear that although he is the second best sixth man last season, he does not want to play on the bench for the Lakers.
Schroeder made it clear that he hopes to play the role of the starting point guard in the Lakers. If he is allowed to play the starting point guard, then it will bring greater help to the team, so that James can ignore it. More things can be separated from the ball. But Schroder can call for tactics to organize the team's offense. James can only score, and James can get more points.
Schroder said that if James were to play off the ball, it would also be great, and reducing some court plays could help James extend his career life, and Schroder believes that this is the Lakers' final choice to recruit him. One of the important reasons for him to join the team is that he feels that he and James will be in perfect harmony. It is not infeasible to implement Rhodes’s suggestion, but if you want James to play off the ball, it is undoubtedly a huge change in his career for James. In fact, when he played for the Cavaliers in the past, James had also Having played without the ball, Irving used to organize an offense to control the ball more. For James, it may not be a good idea.
Schroder also said that now he only focuses on things after joining the Lakers this year. If there is a reasonable offer in the future, he will consider signing a long-term contract with the Lakers, but he only focuses on the current season. Play well one after the other and see if everyone can agree. Because the current Schroder’s contract will expire next summer, just like Davis, who joined last year, will he be able to renew his contract after it expires and stay with the Lakers? Schroder thinks everything has to wait until the next Let's talk about it after this season.
Schroder also said that being able to join the Lakers is an honor. He thinks it is a requirement for the Lakers to bring him. The team wants to complete the defense. The Lakers have won 17 championships and are the NBA’s number one giant. He is playing for a great team. This is very exciting. He is honored to join the Lakers. He can't wait to play for the Lakers.
