Dennis Schroder has been in huge moments earlier than, from the NBA convention finals to the Olympic stage.
On Sunday, he reminded everybody why he thrives when the stress peaks.
With the EuroBasket championship hanging within the steadiness, Schroder scored the sport’s remaining six factors to elevate Germany previous Türkiye.
The Sacramento Kings guard closed with 16 factors and 12 assists, securing the event’s Most Beneficial Participant award.
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— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025
“We by no means shrink back from the large moments. … Everyone is so assured,” Schroder stated postgame, by way of the Related Press. “Simply big-time performs from big-time character folks.”
Just a few days earlier than Germany’s gold medal, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps stated this about Schroder: “While you have a look at Dennis Schröder’s worldwide profession, I believe in the event that they win this event, he’s going to make the Corridor of Fame ultimately as a global entry, which can, I’m certain, trigger folks to go loopy,” Tim added. “However he’s acquired a reasonably rattling good worldwide resume in the event that they win this factor.”
Dennis Schroder basketball profession:
– 12+ years within the NBA: 14/3/5 averages– 2023 FIBA World Cup gold and MVP– 2025 FIBA EuroBasket gold and MVP
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Germany’s energy was not simply Schroder. Orlando Magic ahead Franz Wagner poured in 18 factors and pulled down eight rebounds, his teammate Tristan Da Silva added 13, and Isaac Bonga led the way in which with 20.
The reigning World Cup champions adopted up their fourth-place end in Paris with one other piece of silverware, proving they continue to be among the finest groups in worldwide basketball.
Isaac Bonga (20 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST) got here up clutch as Germany claims the EuroBasket title in Riga!#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/6OijtDhXAn
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025
Türkiye battled onerous behind a breakout efficiency from Alperen Sengun. The Houston Rockets middle capped off a stellar event with 28 factors.
Earlier within the day, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Greece to the bronze medal, posting 30 factors and 17 rebounds towards Finland.
The All-EuroBasket first staff was loaded with star energy: Antetokounmpo, Sengun, Schroder, Wagner and Slovenia’s Luka Doncic.
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🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder🇸🇮 Luka Doncic🇩🇪 Franz Wagner🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo🇹🇷 Alperen Sengun pic.twitter.com/Er8yZbWwwb
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 14, 2025
For Schroder, the MVP trophy was one other reminder of his management. For Germany, it was affirmation that the golden run continues to be alive.
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