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In just a few days, Dennis Schroder of the Brooklyn Nets will represent his home country of Germany in the 2024 Olympics.
That is a huge honor for the star but it’ll be even more special because he will be the flag-bearer for the German athletes.
He spoke with FIBA, per ClutchPoints, about what it means to be given such a responsibility and said that it feels “insane” in a very good way.
“With my background as well, my mom’s from Gambia, me being dark-skinned in Germany, been tough sometimes growing up… To be able to represent Germany, it’s insane,” Schroder said.
“With my background as well, my mom’s from Gambia, me being dark-skinned in Germany, been tough sometimes growing up… To be able to represent Germany, it’s insane.”
Dennis Schroder on being the flag-bearer for Germany at the Olympics
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The 30-year-old guard was born and raised in Germany and has represented the country before.
Most recently, he helped the Germans win the FIBA World Cup, which was a massive accomplishment possible partly because of just how well Schroder played.
Therefore, it is no surprise that he has been asked to be the flag-bearer.
Carrying the flag for a country is a massive honor that few people receive.
For the Americans, it’ll be LeBron James as the male flag-bearer leading his delegation.
Schroder admitted that growing up wasn’t always easy because of the color of his skin so carrying the flag is even more important since it shows what he’s overcome.
Last season, he averaged 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists while playing for the Toronto Raptors followed by the Brooklyn Nets.
Now he is about to make his country proud before he comes back for another NBA season.
Will he come back with a gold medal?
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