Throughout large portions of last season, Dennis Schröder looked like someone who had established himself as the Lakers’ point guard for years to come. But a poorly-timed stint in health and safety protocols, and an even worse-timed shooting slump in the playoffs has left the Lakers second-guessing about his future heading into free agency.
Through the opening 63 games of the season, Schröder’s only absence from the court came when he found himself in health and safety protocols the first time around the All-Star break, causing him to miss four games. Outside of that, he was one of the few consistent faces on the floor each night for a Lakers team that shuffled through lineups throughout the year.