Once a lightning rod for criticism and debates over his relative value for–or drain on–the Thunder, Dennis Schröder has become one of the most obvious boons for the Thunder this season. He’s been a key cog for the three-point-guard lineups that OKC blitzed the league with, a stunningly elite on/off factor for the team, and all but locked up the Sixth Man of the Year Award, as Logan Meyer recently wrote:
“Using his unusually long wingspan for a player his size, blazing speed, and everlasting energy, Schröder has been positively tremendous this season. He has become consistent with his effort and play, delivering every single night, showing the heart and hustle of a true warrior.