Dennis Schroder Explains Fumbling Lakers’ $84M Offer, Old Rep Told Me To Pass!

Dennis Schroder is lastly explaining one of the vital puzzling contract strikes in NBA historical past … revealing precisely why he REJECTED an $80+ million supply from the Lakers, solely to signal a deal value lower than $6 mil!

His (previous) agent instructed him to move on the extremely profitable supply!!!

Keep in mind, the star PG stated no to a 4-year deal value $84M from the Purple and Gold again in 2021 … pondering he may get extra elsewhere.

Sadly, that did not occur … and as an alternative, Dennis ended up signing a $5.9 million take care of the Celtics.

The NBA vet is lastly explaining what occurred, telling Yahoo Sports, “I would’ve signed it.”

“I would never just leave money on the table. My mom didn’t raise me that way.”

After all, followers incessantly trolled the German athlete for what’s thought of to be one of many largest fumblings of the bag in NBA historical past.

Schroder admitted going from $84 to $6 mil was a troublesome capsule to swallow, however he understands he nonetheless obtained paid a crapload of cash, and life along with his spouse Ellen and their household is superior.

“I had two healthy kids, my mom, my siblings. I can buy anything I want,” Schroder stated.

“I had a $70 million contract before. A guy from Germany? From Braunschweig? I’m more than blessed. I’m with the people who love me and was there through the darkest days.”

Schroder — who’s averaging practically 15 factors and seven assists per recreation this season for the Raptors (he is enjoying on a 2-year, $25.4M deal) — additionally stated he plans to play into his 40s, believing he is obtained rather a lot left within the tank.