Dennis Schröder helped reshape the outlook of former Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo after he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on the eve of the NBA season.
DiVincenzo revealed in a unique interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that he exchanged texts with Schröder earlier this season after the latter was traded to Golden State.
“He was easy along with his phrases,” DiVincenzo advised Krawczynski. “He stated it was troublesome. You simply need to exit and do it. Regardless of the place you might be, simply be your self and go for it. You look within the mirror and also you say, okay, the scenario is the scenario. Let’s overlook about final 12 months. This 12 months is that this 12 months.
DiVincenzo was a significant a part of the New York Knicks final season, serving to the workforce advance to the Japanese Convention playoffs. Whereas he was anticipated to contribute once more for the Knicks this season, he was a part of the large Karl-Anthony Cities commerce two days earlier than the beginning of coaching camp. His begin to the season was troublesome, as he struggled to adapt to a brand new workforce, however because of encouragement from Schröder, he’s beginning to seem like his outdated self.
The 27-year-old spent a season with the soldiers in the course of the 2022-2023 NBA season earlier than signing a four-year, $50 million contract with the Knicks.
Schröder continues to be settling into Golden State since arriving in a commerce with the Brooklyn Nets. Though he has flashed brilliance at occasions, he and the Warriors are mired in a protracted disaster of mediocrity.
At 16-15, Golden State continues to be in rivalry for a playoff spot within the Western Convention, however the margin for error is razor skinny for the remainder of the season. Hopefully Schröder can channel DiVincenzo and stage his personal comeback along with his new workforce.
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