Dennis Schroder, a 33-year-old basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets, has achieved a remarkable milestone in NBA history. He has become the first player to score at least 25 points in a game for nine different teams.
Originally from Braunschweig, Germany, Schroder was discovered and developed by Romanian coach Liviu Călin. He was drafted into the NBA in 2013 by the Atlanta Hawks and demonstrated stability in his early career.
Dennis Schroder Scores 25 Points for Charlotte Hornets, His 12th NBA Team
However, in the past six years, Schroder has played for ten different teams due to frequent trades, often struggling to find a permanent spot. Currently, he is with the Charlotte Hornets, marking his twelfth NBA team.
On Saturday night, during a victory against the Miami Heat (115-110), Schroder capitalized on the absences of Kon Knueppel and Coby White, contributing 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
This performance made him the first player in NBA history to score at least 25 points in a game for nine different teams, showcasing both his tumultuous career and his adaptability across various franchises.
Throughout his career, Schroder has scored 25 points in games for the following nine teams: Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Hornets. He has also played for the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons. Overall, Schroder has participated in over 1,000 NBA games with career averages of 13.7 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds.
Dennis Schroder: Germany’s National Team Leader and MVP
Despite his challenges in the NBA, Schroder has excelled in FIBA competitions, leading the German national team to win the World Championship in 2023 and the European Championship in 2025.
He was named the MVP of both final tournaments in 2023 and 2025, and he also holds a bronze medal from the European Championship in 2022. During the 2023 World Championship, Schroder averaged 19.1 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.0 rebounds, scoring 28 points in the final against Serbia. In the 2025 European Championship final against Turkey, he contributed 16 points, 12 assists, and three rebounds.
