{"id":112626,"date":"2024-12-17T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=112626"},"modified":"2024-12-17T07:22:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T12:22:56","slug":"dennis-schroders-impact-warriors-brandin-podziemski-buddy-hield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/17\/dennis-schroders-impact-warriors-brandin-podziemski-buddy-hield\/","title":{"rendered":"Dennis Schroder&#8217;s Impact on Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amid trade rumors and speculations, the Golden State Warriors recently welcomed veteran guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/schrode01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Schroder<\/a>. The deal involved sending <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/meltode01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">De&#8217;Anthony Melton<\/a>, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/beekmre01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reece Beekman<\/a>, and three second-round picks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/15\/golden-state-brooklyn-trade-grades-dennis-schroder\/\" target=\"_self\">Brooklyn Nets for the German native<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to send guard Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De&#39;Anthony Melton and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN. A dynamic playmaker and scorer arriving to the Warriors. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6NC4xcnKnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6NC4xcnKnc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1868045303326413183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While Schroder&#8217;s arrival doesn&#8217;t significantly change <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stephen Curry<\/a> and crew&#8217;s fortunes, it lightens the load on the offensive end. The 2023 FIBA World Cup MVP is averaging 18.4 points, 6.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals on 45.2% shooting from the field so far.<\/p>\n<p>Acquiring Schroder might implore the Warriors to make some critical decisions going forward, especially concerning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/podzibr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandin Podziemski<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hieldbu01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buddy Hield<\/a>. Head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kerrst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Kerr<\/a>, who continues to play his 12-man rotation has a tough assignment ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>Dennis Schroder&#8217;s Impact on Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield<\/h2>\n<h3>Dennis Schroder Added To Warriors Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>Currently seventh in the West with a 14-11 record, the Dubs have been struggling of late. If the Warriors wish to make the postseason, roster changes are paramount. A primary example of this is onboarding Schroder, known for his versatility, be it scoring or defending on the perimeter.<\/p>\n<p>As the 12-year veteran gears up for his Warriors debut, it remains to be seen if Podziemski or Hield witness a decline in minutes. Considering Schroder&#8217;s skillset and experience, the 6-foot-1 guard is expected to have a meaty role.<\/p>\n<h3>Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield&#8217;s Season so Far<\/h3>\n<p>After an impressive rookie season with the Warriors, Podziemski&#8217;s sophomore year has fallen short of expectations. The 21-year-old is shooting 37.6% from the field, including 25.0% from the three-point line, which is a visible drop from his debut season&#8217;s numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Kerr believes Schroder&#8217;s entry would help ease the added responsibility on Podziemski. Addressing the media before Sunday&#8217;s game against the Mavericks, the <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsportsbayarea.com\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/dennis-schroder-trade-brandin-podziemski-steve-kerr\/1813481\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warriors coach discussed the impact Schroder<\/a> would have on Podziemski&#8217;s participation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I think this will help Brandin. If you think about last year, he was playing next to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Paul<\/a> and\/or Steph (Curry) most of his minutes. This year, stepping into a primary ball handling role, that&#8217;s a much tougher job. I think this will actually help him settle into a more familiar role that he was in last year.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The five-time NBA champion as a player further added,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Again, you never know how this stuff plays out. There&#8217;s opportunity for everybody to step in and fit. We&#8217;ve got to find combinations that fit, that&#8217;s the main thing. We&#8217;re looking for two-way combinations. So, we&#8217;ll let it play out.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Hield, who was traded to the Warriors during the offseason had a hot start to the season. His marksmanship also earned him a starting spot. While he hasn&#8217;t been the most consistent lately, the Bahamian is shooting 42.4% from beyond the arc this season.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, a reduction in his minutes may not be the wisest decision. Nevertheless, Kerr has been in the business long enough to know how to handle situations such as this.<\/p>\n<h3>Do the Warriors View Schroder as a Long-Term Bet?<\/h3>\n<p>Given the dynamic nature of the league, it won&#8217;t be wrong to assume that GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. views Schroder as a trade asset. The Bay Area franchise is looking to waste no time to make the most of Curry and Green&#8217;s prime.<\/p>\n<p>The management did all in its capacity when it came to attempting to trade for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/georgpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul George<\/a> with the Clippers in the summer but failed to do so. Recent reports have also hinted at big names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeBron James<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-17_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Butler<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/13\/can-the-warriors-land-lebron-james\/\" target=\"_self\">possibly joining forces with Chef Curry<\/a> in the Bay.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid trade rumors and speculations, the Golden State Warriors recently welcomed veteran guard Dennis Schroder. The deal involved sending De&#8217;Anthony Melton, Reece Beekman, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for the German native. The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to send guard Dennis Schroder and one second-round pick to the Golden State [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5398,"featured_media":112696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1608,25,62],"tags":[48978,256,252,48],"class_list":["post-112626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","category-warriors","category-nba","tag-brandin-podziemski","tag-buddy-hield","tag-dennis-schroder","tag-stephen-curry"],"modified_by":"Kenny Kluska","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5398"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112626"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112697,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112626\/revisions\/112697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/112696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}