Germany lifted the Eurobasket 2025 trophy on Sunday after beating Türkiye 88-83 within the remaining.
Orlando Magic Star Franz Wagner (18 factors) and former Los Angeles Laker Isaac Bonga (20 factors) have been wonderful, however one other participant gained the Most Valued Participant Award.
Sacramento Kings Level Guard Dennis Schroeder earned reward for his 20.9 factors, 3.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists per recreation within the match.
Schroeder paid tribute to German and Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowicki shortly after being awarded the MVP title.
Schroder was requested how his contribution to the German nationwide crew in comparison with Nowitzki’s after successful the Eurobasket 2025.
Nowitzki by no means gained worldwide competitors in his enjoying profession, however gained MVP awards at each the Eurobasket and the World Cup.
Schroeder was desirous to not evaluate himself to the previous Maverick ahead, so as a substitute praised the influence he had on German basketball.
“Darkish is the man who modified basketball for all the large names,” Schroeder stated through Basketnawards. “So, on the finish of the day, I used to be Dennis Schroeder and everybody bought their legacy.”
“Darkish, what he is doing for the German nationwide crew, and what he is achieved with the NBA and nationwide crew, made us come to the nationwide crew and signify our nation.”
He continued: “On the finish of the day, my identify is Dennis Schroeder, and I’m simply Dennis Schroeder, and that’s my legacy.”
“No matter you possibly can deliver to the desk to ensure your teammates are wonderful, we compete on the highest stage and win gold medals. That is what I am attempting to do. All the things else would not matter.”
German Schroeder’s efficiency at Eurobasket was much more spectacular than folks seen.
Serbia was tilted to win the match, and lots of different international locations have been thought of candidates, however Schroeder at all times had full belief in Germany to unlock the trophy.
“We’ll win the title,” he stated earlier than the match. “If I am unsure about that, I might relatively not play the match and spend my time at Braunschweig.”
It was a daring assertion, however Schroeder now appears to be like like a genius after his predictions got here true within the remaining in opposition to Turkey on Sunday.
