Dennis Schröder Tells Russell Westbrook Story Amid Team-Up Rumors

Schröder signed with the Kings this summer, and Westbrook has been linked to the team throughout the offseason. If a deal comes together, it would mark the third time the two guards share a locker room after previous stints as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers.

Schröder had a similar experience while he was a teammate of LeBron James. Schröder said, “I went to training in LA two hours early, thinking I’d be first, and I hear balls bouncing. LeBron’s already drenched in sweat. I thought, ‘Bro, we have two hours of practice ahead!” James is notorious for his physique, extensive strength and conditioning sessions, and durability.

The lessons he absorbed from James and Westbrook are now part of his own routine, and something he has passed on to his teammates on the German national team, where he has embraced a leadership role as the captain for the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket tournament. Schröder elaborated, “That kind of work — that's the reason I live it now, every day. And now, I show that to the German team.”

Schröder’s admiration for their dedication isn’t just talk. Over the years, he has notably reshaped his own body and fitness level, evolving into a guard who can not only push the pace but also handle the physical demands of long NBA seasons. Kings fans can expect their new point guard to bring the same intensity and commitment to Sacramento this season.