LeBron James and Steve Nash believe Dennis Schroder’s international career deserves Hall of Fame recognition. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, the two NBA legends praised Schroder’s accomplishments with Team Germany, saying his success on the global stage puts him among the all-time greats in FIBA competition.
“He’s a Hall of Famer. Think about it,” said Nash. “He was basically the MVP of the World Championships, MVP of the Euros, finalist or semi-finalist in the Olympics. That’s not a FIBA Hall of Famer? What do you think?”
As a regular competitor for Team USA, LeBron has experience in the Olympics and first-hand knowledge about going against Schroder and Germany. He knows how important he is to them, which is why he agreed with Nash and admitted he wouldn’t be surprised if he got the Hall of Fame nod.
“I’ve seen a lot of his stats and accomplishments this summer after EuroBasket,” added LeBron. “If it happens, I wouldn’t be like, ‘oh my god, I’m so surprised.’”
Of course, Dennis Schroder isn’t the top pick among the fans for NBA Hall of Fame candidates. Over 12 years in the league, he’s got modest numbers, at best, with averages of 13.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 43.2% shooting. He’s played various roles over the years, from starting point guard to Sixth Man to varying degrees of success.
In the 2024-25 season, across three different teams, he held his own with averages of 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game on 37.8% shooting. While those numbers are solid enough, they alone are not getting Schroder into the Hall of Fame. Rather, it’s his play for Germany that makes him worthy.
To date, Schroder has two FIBA medals: the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. In 2023, he led Germany to a resounding victory with averages of 19.1 points per game and 6.1 assists per game. This past summer, he did it again at EuroBasket while putting up 20.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.
While Schroder may not be embraced by Germans the same way that Dirk Nowitzki was, nobody can deny his crucial role in their recent success. Like it or not, he’s been a leading face of Team Germany for years now and that’s not going to change anytime soon. At 32 years old, his story is not yet over both in the NBA and overseas.
As he prepares for his first season with the Sacramento Kings, the Hall of Fame is the last thing on Schroder’s mind. After celebrating his country’s victory over the summer, he’s ready to take the court again and he’ll be facing plenty of pressure to perform after signing a three-year, $43 million deal. Fortunately, he’s got the approval of LeBron James and it makes a powerful statement about his impact on the sport and the impression he gives off to his peers.
Dennis Schroder has spent more than a decade representing Germany at the highest level, and his work has paid off with international glory. From leading his country to a World Cup gold medal to winning MVP honors at EuroBasket, Schroder’s resume is among the best of any guard in international history. If his career ended today, he would already stand as one of Europe’s most accomplished players, and it’s clear he’s earned the respect of his peers. For LeBron James and Steve Nash to call him a Hall of Famer says everything about the legacy Schroder has built beyond the NBA stage.
