Former Houston Rockets guard Dennis Schroder (17) warms up prior to the game against the LA Clippers at Toyota Center. Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers sign guard Dennis Schröder to 1-year, $2.64M deal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 9/16/22

Well, well, well, how the turntables have…for Dennis Schroder.

Schroder is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a 1-year deal. The contract reportedly is for $2.64 million.

Schroder, 29, played for the Lakers in the 2020-2021 season. He averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 32.1 minutes per game.

Schroder turned down a 4-year, $84 million contract extension offer from the Lakers. He wasn’t happy with his role on the team, and his decision to reject the contract turned out to be a mistake.

The veteran guard only played for $5.89 million last season. He was recently playing in the EuroBasket competition and looking good.

From rejecting $21 million a year to now signing for $2.64 million, Schroder really screwed up, but he acknowledged his mistake. He seemed to want a reunion with the Lakers and even petitioned LeBron James for another shot. His wish has now come true.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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