Dennis Schroder Has Strong Words for Veteran Teammate

The Los Angeles Lakers have a 7-3 record at this point of the regular season. That’s really impressive and most NBA experts would agree that the team has a solid chance to win the championship this season. The front office signed a bunch of talented players, and head coach Frank Vogel has to find the right formula to his new players. There’s still plenty of time for players to get ready for the postseason. They are trying to build a strong connection and newly-signed Laker Dennis Schroder has great words for his teammate Jared Dudley.

The German native credits Dudley as one of the best leaders in the locker room. Dudley had some great plays in Friday’s win against the Chicago Bulls. Schroder is impressed with Dudley’s leadership.

“Dudz, he’s one of the best teammates that I’ve ever been around,” Schroder said Friday. “He’s so vocal to everyone. If he sees something, he’ll come up to anyone in a great way.”

Dudley doesn’t have some crazy stats and he doesn’t see much action on the floor. However, he is a key player for the team. Rob Pelinka signed a lot of new players, and bringing a familiar name was a good move for the team. Yes, Lakers players really like Dudley.

Dennis Schroder, LeBron James support their teammate

LeBron James is the ultimate leader for the Lakers. But, the king of basketball is grateful for Dudley and he would really love to have him around for a while.

“Dudz is one of those guys, no matter what the team needs, literally whatever the team needs, on or off the floor, he’s ready for whatever,” LeBron said. “That’s a diamond in the rough for a championship team.”

King James has so much to do on the floor and the Lakers bench needs strong leaders. Dudley is here to make an impact.

Dudley is no longer in his primetime. He is the ultimate trash-talker for the Lakers and some fans criticize him. Well, he may lack minutes, but his role is really important.

“Love Jeff Green! and what he’s providing on the court but, there are many differences between us.. In the locker room, film sessions, leadership, we have different personalities. That’s my role and that’s where I star unlike any other player in this league.”

Dudley has a great time watching film with his Lakers teammates. He is the coach on the Lakers bench. Vogel doesn’t need him to score 15 points. There are so many other ways to help the team.