Look at Schroeder today, still living in the dream of creating glory with Paul 2 years ago.
I think that year, he did have a highlight moment, although he played the role of the best sixth man in the Thunder, but it was the team's unquestionable third scoring point at that time, in addition to Paul and Alexander, Schroeder's stunning performance was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of The Russian city. I remember that when the best sixth man of the regular season was selected, Schroeder was also fortunate to be one of the candidates. Although he was eventually elected, Schroeder was also recognized by the whole league.
That year, the Thunder made up their minds to rebuild the team, and Schroeder was sent to the newly won Los Angeles Lakers to become a member of the championship team. In fact, Old Zhan and Thick Brow are eyeing Schroeder's ability to organize the offensive end, thus connecting the team's overall offense. But after that, the development of things surprised everyone, and Old Zhan and the Lakers all looked away. The successive outbreaks in the early part of the regular season made both the Lakers and Old Zhan mistakenly believe that Schroder would be the son of the Lakers' natural choice and a key figure on the playoff stage. However, as the season progressed, Schroeder became emptyed.
Schroeder, who played the starting point guard, failed to further cash in on his talent, and once became a tumor in the team's loss. Even on the playoff stage, Schroeder was even more depressed, and the playoff stage handed over a bad shooting rate of 9 to 0 in a single game, and the scoring data column was blocked, becoming the laughing stock of the entire league.
Perhaps, while we feel sad for the Lakers, we should also feel fortunate for the Lakers. Yes, because of Schroeder's excessive pride, he once turned down a big contract of $84 million for four years offered to him by the Lakers in the middle of last season. In last year's offseason, Schroeder, who was completely demoralized, became a member of the Boston team and signed a one-year, $5.89 million contract with him. From a four-year, $84 million contract to a one-year, $5.89 million contract, Schroder should also understand how much it costs to be self-effacing.
Schroeder, however, does not seem to recognize reality. In the most of the season he played for the Boston team, Schroeder, who did not have an absolute starting opportunity, once again declined in all aspects, worse than when he played for the Lakers last season, averaging only 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. However, in the case of Schroeder's figures, an annual salary of $5.89 million is more than enough. But the Boston team still did not choose to keep him, but sent him to the Houston Rockets at the previous trade deadline.
Leaving Chris Paul, who led him to play, Schroeder changed three teams in two years. I have to admit that changing teams so frequently can only prove that Schroeder is indeed overwhelmed and not a piece of jade to be carved. Today, Schroeder, who transferred to the Houston Rockets, has also played 3 games for the team, and his performance can hardly be overrated.
When making his debut against the Jazz, there were only 4 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists; against the Suns, although he also handed over 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, the 6 mistakes in a single game were extremely embarrassing; and in the process of playing against the Clippers, the data of 3 of 11 shots, 9 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists in a single game, as well as the performance of 4 mistakes, made head coach Silas cry and laugh at him.
In the face of recent performances, Schroeder seems to be unaware of his shortcomings. As early as the end of the game that had previously scored 23 points, he said in an interview with the media: It may be strange to become a veteran of the Rockets at the age of 28, but the Rockets do need a leader to show the players how to do off the court, receive treatment, and take care of their bodies. Obviously, he is not performing well, but he still has to be arrogant and thin. It is no exaggeration to say that even in terms of seniority, the rocket team leader position is not Schroeder's turn.
Because he can't recognize his own situation, Schroeder has planted a heel last season, and until now he doesn't know how to get lost, will he repeat the same mistakes?