Former Lakers star Dennis Schroder shines, elected MVP at FIBA World Cup 2023
At the FIBA World Cup with the world's top basketball stars, German defender playing in the NBA - Dennis Schröder - became the name that shone brightest.
The former Los Angeles Lakers defender, currently on the Toronto Raptors payroll, continued his sublime streak, scoring 28 points (9-17 FG) in the final to lead the German team to an 83-77 victory over Serbia, thereby taking the throne. win FIBA World Cup 2023.
He averaged 19.1 points and 6.1 assists and added 1.4 steals per game. Along with four other players, the German defender makes up the best 5-man squad of this World Cup including:
Dennis Schröder (Germany)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada)
Anthony Edwards (USA)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Serbia)
Luka Doncic (Slovenia)
This is the first time in two decades that the German team has returned to the medal podium of the FIBA World Cup. The last time was in 2002 with a bronze medal thanks to the then very young star Dirk Nowitzki.
This time, the "tank" is still led by a star, Dennis Schroder. However, the former Los Angeles Lakers defender has help from many other names. Young talent Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic contributed 19 points. along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Most of the "damage" was done by Franz in the first half of the match before giving way to Schroder to shine in the third and fourth rounds.
Victory in the final ended the perfect 2023 FIBA World Cup for the German team. They were unbeaten in all 8 matches at the tournament to get their hands on the championship trophy and gold medal for the first time in the team's history.
