Overview

• Dennis Schröder says racial attitudes in Germany mean he will not receive Nowitzki-level affection from fans, according to remarks published from his Stern interview.
• He recalls being inspired by watching Nowitzki carry Germany’s flag at the 2008 Olympics and later served as the flag-bearer at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
• Schröder led Germany to the 2023 FIBA World Cup title and was named tournament MVP, achievements he says have not changed how he is perceived.
• He adds that social media amplifies superficial judgments and hostility toward him despite national-team honors.
• Coverage of the comments surfaced on Aug. 21 as he remains Germany’s captain and an active NBA player with the Sacramento Kings, with no formal response reported.