Overview

• Dennis Schröder said in Stern he would not receive the same love in Germany as Dirk Nowitzki because he is dark‑skinned, drawing wide attention and discussion.
• On the podcast Kannst du so nicht sagen, he said parts of the media put his remarks in the wrong light and conceded he should have reviewed the text more carefully.
• He stressed he was not seeking a sporting comparison with Nowitzki, praised the legend’s impact, and noted what he called a high level of negativity in Germany.
• WNBA All‑Star Satou Sabally supported Schröder’s core point, urging that Germany take seriously how Black members of society are treated across daily life and work.
• As undisputed captain and a world champion, Schröder leads Germany into today’s EuroBasket opener against Montenegro, while his flashy public image and community plans — including a children’s book and a school project in Braunschweig — continue to shape perceptions.