Good Morning,
For Throwdowns, I wrote about what "being fast" means to Dennis Schröder both on and the court. As well as the methods in which the Lakers may take to optimize his athletic gifts this season. https://t.co/E9VXybuhGU
— Alex Regla (@AlexmRegla) December 7, 2020
Don’t let his slender frame, his trademark blonde streak or his mischievous, yet charming smile, fool you. Behind it all is still the young kid who is hungry.
The kid who was hardened by his upbringing. The kid who lost his father at 16. The kid who faced racism and religious discrimination firsthand. The kid who skated for endless hours of the day, just trying to peddle away from everything that was crashing in behind him.
He’s still that kid.
The only difference now is he has replaced that board with a ball, and wherever he goes next, he’ll do so at his own marathon pace. Knowing he can outrun anything.
Terrific article, Alex. The skateboarding references were perfect for helping understand Dennis’ personality and skill set. He can turn on the jets when he attacks the basket, which is something the Lakers don’t have. Imagining him off the ball with LeBron and Marc is exciting.