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Atlanta Hawks 2016-17 Player Preview: Dennis Schroder

By Tom Atkinson

Nov 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Our Player Preview series, here at SDS, continues today with a look ahead at the upcoming season and, specifically, young point guard Dennis Schroder.

Mar 10, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) warms up before playing against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) warms up before playing against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

With the season approaching rapidly, we at Soaring Down South are exploring how the players on our roster will perform and today, that brings us the franchise’s new starting point guard Dennis Schroder.

Mar 23, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; A detailed view of Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) hair during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; A detailed view of Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) hair during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

There is no missing Schroder on the floor. The point guard maintains a unique and distinctive golden patch in his hair and his game is often both explosive and exciting. The jury is still out on Schroder, though. No one knows how high his ceiling really is or whether he can thrive as a starter.

Here at SDS, we’ve already looked at Dwight Howard and Kent Bazemore but, in many ways, this is the most eagerly anticipated and most intriguing player on the team. Why? Well, The Hawks parted with long-time starter Jeff Teague to hand the reins to the young German. Having seen Schroder grow from a difficult rookie season to Most Improved Player contention in his sophomore year, fans in Atlanta are excited to see how their number 17 will cope with his new role.

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