Overview

• The Germany captain described experiencing everyday racism growing up in Braunschweig and criticized what he sees as rigid expectations for star behavior.
• He said modesty and restraint would not have taken him from Braunschweig to the NBA, framing his confident persona as a professional necessity.
• Germany begins EuroBasket on Wednesday against Montenegro, with Schröder leading his fourth straight tournament under new coach Alex Mumbrú in Tampere and Riga.
• Long a polarizing figure for displays of wealth such as a gold car, Rolex gifts and arranging Business-Class travel, he said he is judged superficially and that social media amplifies hostility.
• He was voted Germany’s Olympic flag bearer in 2024, which he called the best moment of his sporting life, and he is pursuing projects including a children’s book, a planned school in Braunschweig and advocacy for fairer bonuses.