Dennis Schröder reveals the Basketball Lions' squad secrets!

Dennis Schröder reveals the Basketball Lions' squad secrets!

The anticipation for the new season in the Easycredit Basketball Bundesliga could hardly be greater! On Monday, the Basketball Lions Braunschweig started preparing for the season and have high expectations for their young team. Dennis Schröder, main shareholder and NBA champion, spoke about squad planning in an interview with the “Braunschweiger Zeitung” and emphasized that “every player is above him”. This shows how important Schröder is not only as a player but also as a mentor for the team. Sports picture reports that collective decision-making is a priority for the squad.

Schröder is particularly proud of the signing of Barra Njie, who has developed into a Swedish international even though no one believed in him at the beginning. His view of team play and defense across the field has brought momentum to training sessions. About the budget, with around six million euros this season, he emphasizes on the one hand the challenge of the third lowest budget in the league and on the other hand the success of the previous season when the team achieved third place despite these restrictions.

Playoff successes and challenges

The Lions exceeded expectations last year with one of the smallest budgets in the league and played their way into the playoffs. An outstanding first game in the quarterfinal series against the Fit/One Würzburg Baskets ended with a 92-79 win for Braunschweig, underlining Schröder's positive influence on the team. Archysport emphasizes that Braunschweig's team is not only young, but also extremely talented.

The Lions rely on an explosive style of play - they made an impressive seven three-point shots in the first quarter of the last game and laid the foundation for the victory. T.J. Crockett was the standout player with 24 points and showed the team's potential. The Lions' high level of play also highlights the need to continue investing in the development of basketball in the region so that the budget can continue to grow.

Looking into the future of the league

The easyCredit BBL achieved a record turnover of 148.1 million euros in the 2023/2024 season, which represents an increase of 16.2% compared to the previous season. This shows that basketball is booming in Germany and fan interest is growing. Almost 1.6 million spectators attended the games and media presence increased significantly. Easycredit BBL informs about these developments and the associated opportunities for the clubs.

Things remain exciting for the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig. The combination of a reduced budget, talented young players and Schröder's commitment could take them to the top of the league again this season. The goal for the future remains clear: to further promote basketball in the region in order to possibly achieve a budget of 10 to 20 million euros. These are big ambitions, but with a good hand and the right mentality nothing seems impossible.