Dennis Schroder makes telling admission regarding his future with Lakers in aftermath of extension rumors

Earlier on Friday, it was reported that Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder recently turned down a contract extension, and that he’s in ongoing talks with the organization for an extension.

The German native, however, did give a hint about his future with the team.

Schroder was acquired last month from the Oklahoma City Thunder in return for veteran wing Danny Green and a draft pick. The guard had a stellar 2019-20 campaign, averaging 18.9 points a game while finishing as a prime candidate for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.

As long as he’s a Laker, he will play a key role in helping to conserve the workload of a soon-to-be 36-year-old LeBron James in order to keep him fresh and perhaps extend his prime.

Schroder will also provide the team with a legit third scoring option while making its vaunted fast break even deadlier with his speed and quickness.

In L.A.’s 138-115 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, he posted a very efficient 18 points and six assists in just 25 minutes of game action.